Gooey Golden Sticky Caramel Buns
Soft, fluffy buns drenched in sticky caramel sauce, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Dough
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Sauce
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Filling
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Mix into soft dough.
- Knead dough 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–2 hours.
- Prepare caramel: melt butter and brown sugar in saucepan, stir in cream, vanilla, and salt. Pour half into greased 9x13 pan.
- Roll dough into 12x16 rectangle. Spread softened butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll dough tightly, cut into 12 pieces. Place cut-side down over caramel.
- Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden. Drizzle remaining caramel on top and sprinkle pecans if desired.
- Cool 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight container. Reheat for gooey texture.