Make-Ahead Sticky Buns
Ingredients
- 1 pkg
- (2 1/4 tsp.) dry yeast
- 1 tsp
- sugar
- 1/4 c
- warm water (100-110 degrees)
- 3 3/4 c
- flour
- 1/4 c
- sugar
- 1 tsp
- nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp
- salt
- 1 c
- evaporated fat-free milk
- 1/4 c
- water
- 1 large
- egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 c
- evaporated fat-free milk
- 1 c
- dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/3 c
- dark corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp
- butter plus more for spreading on dough
- 1/4 c
- brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp
- cinnamon
- 3/4 c
- chopped walnuts or pecans
TO MAKE BUNS
STICKY STUFF AKA CARAMEL
CINNAMON SUGAR MIX
How to Make Make-Ahead Sticky Buns
- 1For Buns:
Mix yeast, 1 tsp. sugar and warm water until dissolved. Set aside. - 2In food processor pulse about 2 times:
flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt. - 3Mix 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.
- 4Knead 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) - 5For 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. - 6After dough has doubled, punch it down. Let rest 5 minutes. Roll into a 24x10 rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- 7Use 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. - 8Coat 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). - 9Cover with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray.
Refrigerate 8-24 hours or until doubled in size. - 10Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake 23 minutes or until nicely browned. Invert on plate or another pan.
About Make-Ahead Sticky Buns
Course/Dish: Other Desserts, Sweet Breads
