Ultimate Sticky Buns

Name: Ultimate Sticky Buns
Yield: Makes 24 buns
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (105°–115°F); 4 teaspoons active dry yeast; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup dry nonfat milk powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 2 large eggs; 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed; 1 1/4 cups (packed) light brown sugar; 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup dark corn syrup; 1/4 cup water; 2 cups pecan halves; 4 teaspoons granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; Special equipment: 2 (10-inch) round cake pans

November 7, 2012

With their irresistible cinnamon-sugar flavor and easy preparation, these classic sticky buns are definitely the “ultimate” of their kind. The night before, prep the recipe to midway through step 3; once the buns are in the pan, pop them in the refrigerator to rise overnight. In the morning, let the buns rise at room temperature for an hour or so—just until they’re doubled in size—then bake them and get ready to wow your friends and family. One note: The sweet sugar glaze that makes these buns sticky can also stick to the pan; grease the pans generously, and you won’t have any trouble.

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