HONEY NUT STICKY BUNS

Honey Nut Sticky Buns image

Provided by Courtly

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 - 115)
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
Add eggs, sugar, butter, salt and vanilla; mix well.
Add 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, butter and salt; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Boil for 1 minute.
Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan; sprinkle with pecans.
Set aside.
Punch dough down.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 24 x 8 inch rectangle; brush with butter to within 1 inch of edges.
Combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
Roll up from long side; seal seam.
Cut into 1 inch slices; place cut side down in pan.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool 1 minute; invert onto a serving platter.