Best 5 Walnut Caramel Sticky Buns Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable sweet treat that will indulge your taste buds? Look no further! Walnut caramel sticky buns are an irresistible pastry that combines the flavors of walnuts, caramel, and fluffy dough. This luxurious treat is perfect for any occasion, be it a cozy breakfast with loved ones, an afternoon tea party, or a decadent dessert. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for this tantalizing treat, promising an unforgettable baking experience and a taste that will leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT-CARAMEL STICKY BUNS



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With filbert and walnut trees on the land of my childhood home, I learned to include nuts in a variety of recipes. No one can resist these caramel rolls with walnuts in both the filling and topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup walnut halves, toasted
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter, milk powder, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, honey and sour cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with walnut halves., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Combine the chopped walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down over caramel sauce. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL PECAN STICKY BUNS



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Soft, sticky, sweet, with a touch of salt and the crunch of pecans, these delightful sticky buns make a special dessert treat. My family absolutely loves them.

Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Diamond Crystal® Salt

Time 3h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup water at room temperature
1 cup milk at room temperature
¼ cup butter, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
½ cup butter
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt, or to taste
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 ⅓ cups chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine yeast, sugar, water and milk in a large bowl. Let sit until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix in butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in flour and Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt and mix until dough comes together; you may need additional flour. Knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl; cover with a cloth and set in a warm place to rise until doubled, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Spray two 9-inch cake pans liberally with cooking spray.
  • For the caramel sauce, combine 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup dark brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves in the butter. Stir in the heavy cream and Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt; mix well but do not bring to a boil. Sauce will be thick. Divide sauce equally into cake pans. Sprinkle equal amounts of pecans on top of caramel sauce.
  • Divide dough into two equal portions and roll out each section into a rectangle approximately 14x6 inches.
  • For the filling, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together. Brush melted butter evenly on each rectangle and sprinkle with brown sugar cinnamon mix. Starting with the longer side roll up each rectangle. Cut each roll into 9 equal portions. Place rolls into prepared cake pans and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake until browned and baked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Immediately (and carefully as sauce will be very hot) invert onto a plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 30.4 g

WALNUT-CHOCOLATE STICKY BUNS



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Playful, surprising, and utterly irresistible -- upside-down sweets never fail to wow family and friends

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup heavy cream, divided
1 1/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar, divided
1 packet (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), divided, plus more for work surface
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, divided, plus more for bowl and pan
Fine salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat 1/3 cup each cream and water and 2 tablespoons sugar until liquid registers 110 degrees to 115 degrees. Add yeast. Let sit until foamy, 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add 1 cup flour. Using a mixer, beat on medium until smooth. Melt 2 tablespoons butter; add to bowl, along with 1 teaspoon salt and egg, and beat until combined. Beat in remaining 1 1/4 cups flour until combined. Transfer to a buttered bowl; cover with plastic. Let sit in a warm place until doubled, 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch round baking pan (2 inches deep). In a pot, bring 3 tablespoons butter, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer over medium. Cook until sugar is dissolved; whisk in remaining pi cup cream. Pour into pan.
  • On a floured surface, stretch or roll dough into a 12-by-18-inch rectangle. Spread remaining 3 tablespoons butter on dough, leaving a 1-inch border on long sides. Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup sugar, walnuts, chocolate chips, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log. Cut crosswise into 9 pieces. Arrange over sauce. Bake until sauce is bubbling and rolls are golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Run a knife around edge before inverting onto a platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g

CARAMEL PECAN STICKY BUNS



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Who doesn't like sweet, spicy, and nutty sticky buns? These are loaded with pecans, cinnamon, and sweet gooey goodness.

Provided by White Lily

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     White Lily®

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

Prepared wheat bread dough
1 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons White Lily® All Purpose Wheat Flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Prepare bread dough according to recipe directions. Place in large greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes (see Note).
  • For Caramel Pecan Topping: Melt 1 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup brown sugar and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Spread evenly in 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with pecans.
  • For Cinnamon Filling: Mix 3/4 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, flour and cinnamon in small bowl with fork until blended. Roll dough to 16 x 10-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Crumble filling mixture evenly over dough. Beginning at long side, roll up tightly, pressing seam to seal. Cut evenly into 15 slices. Place cut side down in prepared pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place (80 degrees to 90 degrees F) 30 to 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake buns 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes to allow caramel to thicken. Invert onto serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 196.8 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

CINNAMON-WALNUT STICKY BUNS



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The sweet honey-walnut topping and tender texture make these sticky rolls a surefire crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Broeker, Rocky Mount, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For topping, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Divide mixture among 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts., For filling, in a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll 1 portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar mixture., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Repeat with remaining dough, butter and sugar mixture. Place 8 slices in each pan, cut side down. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto serving plates. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect caramel sauce, use a thick-bottomed saucepan and stir continuously to prevent burning.
  • For the most flavorful sticky buns, use high-quality walnuts and brown sugar.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking.
  • To ensure even baking, place the sticky buns in a preheated oven.
  • Once the sticky buns are out of the oven, brush them with additional caramel sauce for an extra layer of flavor.

Conclusion:

These walnut caramel sticky buns are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're gooey, chewy, and packed with flavor, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give these sticky buns a try!

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