MOLASSES-PECAN STICKY BUNS

Molasses-Pecan Sticky Buns image

As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender rolls are loaded with the gooey goodness of molasses.-Shirley Saylor, Felton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 rolls., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter for topping. Stir in the brown sugar, pecans and molasses; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in dish., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.