# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - ¾ cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Maple-Pecan Filling
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
10 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1 cup finely chopped pecans
→ Maple Glaze
13 - ½ cup unsalted butter
14 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
15 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
16 - 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
17 - Pinch kosher salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine lukewarm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix wet ingredients into dry and stir until soft dough forms. Knead by hand or mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
02 - While dough rises, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, stirring until smooth. Pour glaze into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and evenly sprinkle with chopped pecans.
03 - Combine softened butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a bowl, mixing until a smooth paste forms.
04 - Punch down risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving a ½ inch border. Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top. Starting from the long edge, roll tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
05 - Arrange rolls cut side down over the maple glaze in the prepared baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 28–32 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then invert carefully onto a serving platter so glaze and pecans are on top.
07 - Serve warm to enjoy the tender, sticky buns with maple glaze and pecans.
