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Sourdough Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Deliciously gooey and flavorful, these sourdough maple pecan sticky buns combine tangy sourdough flavor with rich maple syrup and crunchy pecans, perfect for brunch or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups sourdough starter Use a bubbly, recently fed starter for best results.
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour Opt for a trusted brand with 10–12% protein.
  • 1/2 cup milk Slightly warm milk (around 100°F) helps wake the starter.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast lightly for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup Use real maple syrup for authentic taste.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar adds more molasses flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla until homogeneous.
  2. Gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms, then bring it together by hand.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, typically 1–2 hours.
Assembly
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  2. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and pecans, and drizzle maple syrup over the top.
  3. Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into pieces about 1–1.5 inches thick.
  4. Place the slices snugly into a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until golden and slightly sticky.
  2. Let cool slightly, then serve with remaining syrup.

Notes

Store leftover buns in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or oven. For longer storage, freeze baked or unbaked rolls.