WHOLE-WHEAT BROWN-SUGAR STICKY BUNS

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Buttery brown sugar glazes these morning buns and pairs nicely with the hearty nuttiness of whole wheat. For tips on rolling and assembling, see our step-by-step photo guide. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 808.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for bowl
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1 1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast (from half a 1/4-ounce envelope)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
1 large egg, beaten
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Dough:Lightly brush a medium bowl with butter; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine flours, wheat germ, yeast, salt, brown sugar, water, egg, and melted butter. Mix on medium-low speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl once, until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Filling/Topping:Brush a 9-inch round cake pan with butter; set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and fluffy. Spread half of mixture over bottom of pan; sprinkle with half of pecans.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Gently roll into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. With an offset spatula, spread remaining brown-sugar mixture on top, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Starting at a long edge, roll up dough like a jelly roll, then cut crosswise into 10 pieces. Place pieces in pan cut-side down, spaced evenly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until buns are just touching and almost doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake buns until golden brown and topping is bubbling around sides of pan, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. With a serving plate centered over pan, hold plate and pan together and carefully flip over. Lift off pan and scrape out any remaining topping onto buns. Serve immediately. (Assembled, unbaked rolls can be refrigerated overnight. Let stand at room temperature 90 minutes before baking.)

Muhammad Ashfaque
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These sticky buns are the best I've ever had. The dough is so light and airy and the filling is perfectly sweet and gooey. I highly recommend them!


Sandi Vurm
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these sticky buns turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Habel Khan
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These sticky buns are amazing! The dough is so soft and fluffy and the filling is perfectly gooey. I'll definitely be making these again.


Swazie Ngwenya
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These sticky buns were good, but not great. The dough was a bit too dense and the filling was a bit too sweet.


Lebogang
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I've been making these sticky buns for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Alex flores
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These sticky buns were a major disappointment. The dough was dry and the filling was bland. I won't be making these again.


SR-Deluxe- Munshigonj - Md Liton Hossain
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I'm not usually a fan of sticky buns, but these were surprisingly good. The whole wheat flour made them a bit healthier and the brown sugar filling was perfectly sweet.


James Mongelwa
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These sticky buns are so delicious and easy to make. I love the way the cinnamon and sugar filling oozes out when you bite into them.


Riaz Amani
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These sticky buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less brown sugar next time.


Jessica Sheefeni
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I've made these sticky buns several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Beast Music
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These sticky buns were a disaster! The dough was too sticky and the buns fell apart when I tried to roll them up.


Quedon Muburirwa
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I'm not a huge fan of sticky buns, but these were actually really good. The whole wheat flour gave them a nice hearty flavor.


Chouhdary Umar
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These sticky buns are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the brown sugar caramelizes on top.


Raymond Abaci
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Not bad! The buns were a bit dry, but the filling was tasty. I think I'll try adding some butter to the dough next time.


Md Kausarislam
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These sticky buns were a hit! The whole wheat flour added a nutty flavor and the brown sugar filling was gooey and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.