Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns might be just the bread you are searching for. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 238 calories. This recipe serves 16. Head to the store and pick up salt, butter, brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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To prepare caramel, combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; stir frequently until butter melts. Continue cooking until mixture thickens and becomes smooth (about 1 minute), stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat; pour into the center of a 9-inch square baking pan; quickly spread caramel onto pan bottom using a spatula coated with cooking spray.
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Sprinkle with pecans; cool to room temperature. Lightly coat sides of pan with cooking spray.
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To prepare dough, dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in salt.
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Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
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Add 5 cups flour to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to keep dough from sticking to hands.
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Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
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Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
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Roll dough into a 16 x 12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface; spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter over dough.
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Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
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Roll up rectangle tightly, starting with long edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends).
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Cut into 16 (1-inch-wide) slices. (A)
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Place slices, cut sides up, in prepared pan (rolls will be crowded). Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 37
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Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until rolls are light golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes on rack.
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Place a serving platter upside down on top of pan; invert onto platter.
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Serve warm.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings16
Health Score3
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