19 Sticky Bun Recipe From Holiday Baking Championship Prepare To Be Amazed!

Ingredients:

Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 large egg

Caramel Glaze:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of whole milk, 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup of water over medium heat until the butter is melted.
3. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until it doubles in size.
6. In the meantime, make the caramel glaze by melting 3/4 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add 1 1/2 cups of light brown sugar, 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter and stir until well combined. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
8. Pour the caramel glaze into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.
9. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 12x18 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
10. Brush the dough with 1/2 cup of melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of 1/2 cup of light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon.
11. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
12. Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
13. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
14. Bake the sticky buns for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
15. Let the sticky buns cool for 5 minutes before inverting them onto a serving dish. Enjoy while they're still warm and gooey!

This sticky bun recipe is a crowd-pleaser, and it's no surprise that it was a hit on the Holiday Baking Championship. The combination of the soft and fluffy dough, gooey caramel glaze, and sweet cinnamon filling is simply irresistible. Serve these sticky buns for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert, and watch them disappear in no time. Happy baking!