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Ultimate Cozy Maple Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe with Easy Overnight Dough

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These warm, gooey maple pecan sticky buns feature a soft, fluffy dough that rises overnight for perfect texture, topped with a rich maple glaze and toasted pecans for a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) pure maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup (70g) light brown sugar
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans, toasted lightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
  2. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Add milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients and stir until dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface or with a mixer dough hook for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small saucepan, melt butter with maple syrup and light brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and toasted pecans. Pour glaze into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
  6. Roll cold dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over butter.
  7. Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices about 1 ½ inches thick. Arrange buns cut-side down in the prepared pan on top of the glaze.
  8. Cover loosely and let buns rise at room temperature for 45-60 minutes until puffy.
  9. Bake buns at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden and glaze is bubbling. Tent with foil if tops brown too quickly.
  10. Cool buns in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Notes

Do not skip the overnight rise for best texture. Warm milk to about 110°F to activate yeast without killing it. Toast pecans lightly for best flavor. Use dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to slice rolls cleanly. Tent buns with foil if browning too fast during baking. Let dough rest at room temperature if difficult to roll.

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