Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of Irresistibly Gooey Grandma’s Old Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns. These soft, sweet rolls drizzled with rich caramel and topped with crunchy pecans are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family brunch or a cozy evening treat. The combination of gooey caramel and cinnamon-spiced filling creates a nostalgic experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, these sticky buns are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 1/2 – 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar (brown sugar enhances flavor)
- 2 packages active-dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup room temperature butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup divided brown sugar for filling
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/3 cup melted butter for filling
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a mixing bowl; let sit until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix 4 cups flour with salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and beaten egg; stir until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a warm area until doubled—about 1 hour.
- While rising, prepare the caramel topping by melting brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread melted butter over it. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together; sprinkle over the dough.
- Roll up tightly into a log shape, slice into equal pieces, and place in the caramel mixture.
- Let rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg