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Sticky buns are a beloved breakfast treat, combining sweet, gooey caramel with the crunch of pecans. Making salted caramel and pecan sticky buns at home is easier than you might think and results in a delicious, indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 package of refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or fleur de sel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: additional sea salt for topping
Preparation Steps
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or a similar-sized pan. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, and sea salt. This creates your salted caramel sauce.
Pour half of the caramel sauce into the prepared baking dish. Spread the chopped pecans evenly over the caramel. Unroll the biscuit dough and cut it into slices or leave whole, then arrange them on top of the pecans and caramel sauce.
Pour the remaining caramel sauce evenly over the dough. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
Serving and Tips
Allow the sticky buns to cool slightly before turning them out onto a serving plate. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little additional sea salt on top of the warm buns. These sticky buns are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch gathering.
For variety, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or using chopped walnuts instead of pecans. Making these buns ahead of time and reheating them can also make breakfast prep easier.