TENDER PECAN STICKY BUNS

Tender Pecan Sticky Buns image

These homemade caramel rolls have the old-fashioned goodness my family craves. Tender and nutty, the buns disappear fast on Christmas. -Julia Spence, New Braunfels, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
TOPPING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until combined. Pour into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine sugars and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges and press into dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.