Title: Glorious Sticky Buns Delight! 🍯🥯
Preparation Time:
– Prep time: 30 minutes
– Bake time: 25 minutes
– Total time: 2 hours (including rising time)
## Introduction
Wake up to the smell of freshly baked Glorious Sticky Buns Delight! These buns come with the guarantee to brighten your day with their fluffy texture, gooey sweetness, and captivating aroma. So, ready to turn an ordinary morning into a glorious one?
## Why Make This Recipe
These sticky buns are more than just a quick breakfast solution. By making them, you’re not just indulging in a treat, but also creating an exciting baking experience at home. They’re perfect for sharing with loved ones or spending a joyous family baking session, where your kitchen is filled with enticing aroma of caramelized sugar.
## How to Make Glorious Sticky Buns Delight
## Ingredients
**For the Dough:**
– 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup sugar
– 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
**For the Filling**:
– ¾ cup packed brown sugar
– 2 tsp ground cinnamon
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
**For the Topping**:
– ½ cup unsalted butter
– ¾ cup brown sugar
– ¼ cup honey
– ½ cup chopped pecans
## Directions
Follow the steps mentioned below to create these mouthwatering sticky buns:
1. **Start with Dough**: Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Transform it into a soft dough and knead it for about 8 minutes. Keep it aside inside a greased bowl and let it rise until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
2. **Next, Prep the Topping**: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar and honey stirring until smooth. Pour it into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Finish it off with a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
3. **Now, Prepare the Filling**: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread the butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar.
4. **Then, Shape the Buns**: Roll up the dough from the long side. Pinch the seams to seal, cut into 12 rolls and place it over the topping in the baking dish.
5. **Lastly, Bake the Buns**: Let the buns rise in the dish for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Finally, bake the buns for 25-30 minutes until they turn golden brown.
## How to Serve Glorious Sticky Buns Delight
Serve these sticky buns warm right from the oven for a delectable experience, ideally for breakfast or coffee time.
## How to Store Glorious Sticky Buns Delight
Store the sticky buns in an airtight container. They keep fresh at room temperature for up to 2 days, and in the fridge, they can last up to a week.
## Tips to Make Glorious Sticky Buns Delight
– Ensure the milk is at the right temperature to adequately activate the yeast.
– Avoid adding extra flour while kneading, it can cause the buns to become dense.
– Don’t rush the rising process, the buns need sufficient time to rise and become fluffy.
## Variations
You can switch pecans out for your other favorite nuts like walnuts or almonds.
## FAQs
**Q1. Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?**
Yes, you can use the same quantity of active dry yeast. However, remember to activate it in the warm milk before mixing it in with the other ingredients.
**Q2. What can I use instead of a 9×13 baking dish?**
If you don’t have a 9×13 baking dish, you can use any similar sized dish or split it into two smaller dishes.
**Q3. Can I freeze the sticky buns for later use?**
Yes, you can freeze baked and cooled sticky buns for up to a month. When you want to serve them, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before serving.