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Ella's American Kitchen Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
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Ella's American Kitchen Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

Ella’s American Kitchen’s Pecan Sticky Buns were legendary for their soft, buttery spirals drenched in rich caramel glaze and crowned with toasted pecans - gooey, golden proof that breakfast can be downright decadent. Make our Ella's American Kitchen Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Pecan Sticky Buns will taste just like Ella's American Kitchen.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time55 minutes
Rising Time45 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Sweet
Cuisine: American, German, Southern
Keyword: Pecans
Yield: 6 Sticky Buns

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups Bread Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 scant tablespoon Active Dry Yeast 1 envelope
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup 1/2 stick Unsalted Butter, at room temperature

Syrup

  • 12 ounces Brown Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3 tablespoons Light Molasses

Sticky Buns

  • 1/4 cup 1/2 stick Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Orange Zest
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves

Instructions

Dough

  • Place bread flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • Add warm milk, egg and room-temperature butter.
  • Mix on low speed for 7 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  • Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set in a warm, draft-free spot. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Syrup

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, water and molasses.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until mixture reaches 242°F on a candy thermometer, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Sticky Buns

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Brush a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with a little of the melted butter, coating bottom and sides well.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll risen dough into an 8 x 14-inch rectangle.
  • Brush surface with remaining melted butter.
  • Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Then sprinkle evenly over buttered dough along with grated orange zest.
  • Pour 1/2 of the prepared syrup into the baking dish.
  • Pour remaining syrup over the dough.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the pecans onto the dough and the other 1/2 into the pan.
  • Starting from one long edge, roll the dough into a log and cut into 6 equal pieces.
  • Arrange cut-side down in the prepared baking dish and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 45 minutes, until golden brown and firm in the center.
  • Remove from oven and immediately invert the baking dish onto a sheet pan. Let sit upside-down for 1 minute before removing the baking dish.
  • Serve warm.