Pecan Sticky Buns

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I recently posted a recipe for One Hour Cinnamon Rolls.

This is the Pecan Sticky Bun Option for that recipe. I cut about eight rolls slightly smaller than the regular buns and place them in the prepared pan. Some of the family likes them with the icing, and some prefer this sticky confection.

The last time I made these, I only did a half recipe as we really didn't need to eat 44 rolls, which is how many the full recipe made.

Here's the half recipe with the Pecan Sticky Option following:

Mix and let sit for 15 minutes:

1 3/4 c. warm water (110° F)

1/4 c. + 2 T. white sugar

1/4 c. canola oil
2 T yeast

Then add:

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs
6 c all-purpose flour (keep more available in case it's really sticky)    

Cinnamon-Sugar:

1/2 c. white sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Mix together by hand for 10 minutes, then let it sit for 10 minutes. Oil counter** and dump out dough. Divide in half. Roll one half out into rectangle. Spread with ¼ c. melted butter and then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll up tight, but not too tight. Divide each portion into 12 to 16 rolls and place on greased cookie sheet. Repeat with other half of dough. Let rise. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400.

 

Spread with icing while warm:

 

Icing

1/2 stick butter (1/4 c.)
dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. confectioner's sugar
milk to desired consistency

For the Pecan Sticky Buns:
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c softened butter
3 T light corn syrup
1/4 c chopped pecans

Grease round cake pan
Blend sugar, butter, and syrup well, and then spread in the prepared pan
Sprinkle with pecans
Place 6-8 cut rolls into the pan. Don't crowd them.
Bake @375 for 12-16 minutes or until deep golden brown
Remove from oven and place a plate over the pan.
CAREFULLY invert the plate covered pan
Wait 2 minutes then remove the pan

**I oil a cookie sheet and place half the dough on it, pressing it out with my fingers. Then I spread the butter and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on it. I then roll the dough toward me. I use SCISSORS to cut it into rolls. Much easier than a knife.

You can also do this in a muffin pan, but it's much messier than in the cake pan.
I wasn't careful enough at flipping them over last time...and they slipped off the plate! Good thing I had just wiped the stove down just prior to removing them from the oven! What a MESS! I took a spatula and scooped them back onto the plate. Will be much more careful next time.