make-ahead sticky buns

How To Make make-ahead sticky buns

• 1

  For Buns:
  
  Mix yeast, 1 tsp. sugar and warm water until dissolved. Set aside.
• 2

  In food processor pulse about 2 times:
  flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt.
• 3

  Mix the yeast mixture above, with the 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, and egg, then; Add slowly to processor and process until it forms a ball. Process one more minute.
• 4

  Knead about 8 minutes, adding no more than 1/4 cup flour.
  
  Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. (Depends on how warm your kitchen is)
• 5

  For Sticky Stuff/ Caramel:
  Combine in small saucepan the 1/3 cup milk, brown sugar, syrup and butter. Bring to a boil., stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
• 6

  After dough has doubled, punch it down. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll into a 24x10 rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
• 7

  Use a pastry brush to coat dough surface with melted butter.
  (Start with a half of a stick).
  
  Sprinkle the Cinnamon mixture over the melted butter on the dough. Roll up.
  
  Cut 12 slices.
• 8

  Coat baking pan with butter. (Two 9-inch round pans are recommended)
  Sprinkle with 3/4 cup chopped nuts. Top with Sticky Stuff (brown sugar mixture).
  Arrange 12 slices, cut side up, in each round pan. (6 buns per pan).
• 9

  Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray.
  
  Refrigerate 8-24 hours or until doubled in size.
• 10

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  Bake 23 minutes or until nicely browned. Invert on plate or another pan.
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