Pecan Sticky Buns
Description
This is an easy recipe for rich, gooey, and delicious pecan sticky buns. Perfect served slightly warm for a crowd-pleasing brunch.
Ingredients
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4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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2 large eggs
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5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup margarine, softened
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter, melted
Directions
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Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend 30 seconds with mixer on low speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour. (Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky). Knead for 5 minutes, or about 200 turns on a lightly floured board. Cover dough and allow to rest for half an hour.
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Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x7 inch rectangle. Spread each half with 1 tablespoon soft butter; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Roll up the halves, beginning at the wide side. Seal well by pinching the seams. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
3
Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans in each pan. Place 12 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices. Let rise until doubled.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Bake buns in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Invert pans onto serving plates immediately.