Recipe of “Marcia’s Famous Sticky Buns:
🍯Introduction:
Some recipes aren’t just baked goods — they’re stories passed down, shared with love. Marcia’s Famous Sticky Buns are just that: gooey, golden swirls of cinnamon-sugar love wrapped in a sweet, buttery caramel glaze.
These buns have that magical aroma that fills the whole house and brings everyone to the table — no alarm clock needed! Whether you knew Marcia or not, her legacy will live on in every sticky, sweet bite.
🖼️ “Golden sticky buns tightly coiled and smothered in a glossy caramel glaze, topped with chopped pecans, served warm on a white platter
❤️ Why You’ll Love These Buns
✅ Classic cinnamon roll texture, but richer
✅ Caramel topping melts into every layer
✅ Perfect for brunch, gifting, or holidays
✅ A make-ahead dough that’s easy to handle
🛒 Ingredients
Dough:
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3½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sugar
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
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¾ cup warm milk
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¼ cup melted butter
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2 eggs
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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 Topping:
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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, eggs, and butter. Knead until soft and elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
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Sticky Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar and cream. Simmer 2–3 mins. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle pecans if using.
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Roll & Fill: Roll dough into rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle sugar + cinnamon. Roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
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Assemble: Place rolls over sticky sauce. Cover and let rise again (30–40 mins).
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Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
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Flip: Cool 5 mins, then invert onto a tray while still warm. Enjoy the sticky magic!
☕ Best Served With
Hot coffee or spiced chai
A splash of whipped cream
A napkin (because it’s delightfully messy!)