Sticky Cinnamon Buns

The filling used here is also available as a standalone recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Sticky Bun Filling.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp (10 ml) dry active yeast
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) warm water
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk, room temperature
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
• 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) cream cheese
• 1 cup (240 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup (240 ml) brown sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cinnamon
• 1 cup (240 ml) pecans or walnuts

Method

1. Using a mixer, dissolve the yeast in the water and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the milk, egg, and sugar, and blend.
3. Add the flour and salt and mix for 1 minute to combine.
4. Add the butter and cream cheese and knead for 5 minutes on medium speed.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rest 1 hour.
6. Combine the butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Chop the pecans and add to the mixture.
7. Spread half of the filling in a 9-by-13 inch (33 cm) baking pan.
8. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick.
10. Spread the remaining filling over the dough and roll up lengthwise.
11. Slice the dough into 12 equal portions and arrange them in the baking pan, leaving some room between buns.
12. Allow to rise for 1/2 hour.
13. Bake 30 minutes.