Classic Sticky Buns

Name: Classic Sticky Buns
Prep time: 3 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk (warmed to about 100°F (38°C)); ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided); 1½ tablespoons active dry or instant yeast (2 standard size packets*); 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces); 2 large eggs (at room temperature); ½ teaspoon salt; 4½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed); 1 tablespoon oil (canola, vegetable, or olive oil); 4 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled); ⅓ cup light brown sugar; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; ½ cup butter; 1 cup light brown sugar (packed ); ½ cup golden syrup (or maple syrup); 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or whipping cream); ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

Prep:3h 30minCook:30min

This wonderfully indulgent recipe for a classic bun will have you never buying shop-bought again! Detailed, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:40:32 GMT