Soft, pillowy buns layered with cinnamon sugar, pecans, and honey caramel for a decadent treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
→ Honey Caramel Sauce
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
13 - 1/2 cup honey
14 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
15 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1 cup pecan halves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a large bowl. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, eggs, remaining sugar, and salt to yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead on a floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
04 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey, brown sugar, and salt until smooth. Add heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and fold in pecan halves. Pour sauce into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
05 - Punch down risen dough. Roll into a 16 by 12-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
06 - Evenly spread softened butter over dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
07 - Roll dough tightly from the long side into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices.
08 - Arrange buns cut side down over caramel sauce in prepared dish. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake buns for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
10 - Cool for 5 minutes, then invert pan onto serving platter to showcase sticky pecan topping. Serve warm.
