Recipe for Classic Sticky Buns
🍮 Introduction:
Sticky buns are the kind of sweet treat that instantly brings comfort. These Classic Sticky Buns feature soft, pillowy dough rolled with cinnamon sugar and drenched in a buttery caramel glaze that melts right into every layer.
Whether served fresh from the oven or gently reheated the next morning, they’re the kind of homemade magic that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or just because.
🖼️ “A tray of golden sticky buns covered in caramel glaze with pecans, slightly pulled apart showing gooey centers and cinnamon swirls.”
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Buttery and soft dough
✅ Rich cinnamon swirl in every bite
✅ Golden caramel glaze that drips down the sides
✅ Great for holidays, brunch, or gifting
🛒 Ingredients
For Dough:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2¼ tsp instant yeast
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¾ cup warm milk
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2 eggs
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¼ cup melted butter
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½ tsp salt
Filling:
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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2 tbsp soft butter
Sticky Glaze:
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½ cup butter
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¾ cup brown sugar
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¼ cup heavy cream
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½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
🍴 How to Make It
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Make the Dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
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Prepare Glaze: Simmer butter, brown sugar, and cream for 2–3 minutes. Pour into greased baking dish. Add pecans if using.
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Roll and Fill: Roll dough into rectangle. Spread butter and sprinkle brown sugar + cinnamon. Roll tightly and cut into 12 slices.
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Assemble: Place rolls cut-side down over glaze. Let rise again (30–40 min).
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
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Invert onto a tray while warm. Serve and enjoy that sticky, sweet goodness!
☕ Serve With
Hot coffee or masala chai
Fruit salad
Toasted pecans or cream cheese drizzle