# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Maple-Pecan Filling
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
→ Maple Glaze
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
14 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
15 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
16 - 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
17 - Pinch of kosher salt
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine lukewarm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
02 - While dough rises, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until smooth. Pour glaze into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and evenly sprinkle with roughly chopped pecans.
03 - Combine softened butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a bowl, mixing until a smooth paste forms.
04 - Punch down the risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top. Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
05 - Arrange rolls cut side down over the maple glaze in the baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 28 to 32 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter so the glaze and pecans are on top.
07 - Serve the sticky buns warm and enjoy.
