Description

Soft, fluffy pumpkin sticky buns made with a tender pumpkin-enriched dough, warm fall spices, and a glossy caramel-pecan topping. Perfect for cozy autumn mornings or holiday brunch.

Ingredients

Dough

Cooking spray

2 1/4 tsp (1 package) active dry yeast

1/2 cup whole milk

4 3/4 cups (570 g) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar

2 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1 large egg

1 cup (220 g) pumpkin puree

4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Filling

3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar

1/2 cup (50 g) finely chopped pecans

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp kosher salt

All-purpose flour for dusting

3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Topping

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

1/2 cup (110 g) light brown sugar

1/4 cup (80 g) honey

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup (105 g) coarsely chopped pecans

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Instructions

Lightly grease a medium bowl with cooking spray. Bloom yeast in warm milk for 10 minutes until frothy.
In a stand mixer with dough hook, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Add egg, pumpkin puree, and yeast mixture. Mix on medium.
Increase speed and add softened butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix until dough is smooth and slightly sticky.
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and rise until doubled, 1–1.5 hours.
Mix filling ingredients in a small bowl.
Turn dough onto floured surface and roll into an 18×14-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle filling evenly and press lightly.
Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 pieces. Chill briefly if too soft.
Make topping: in a saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Heat until smooth. Pour into a 13×9-inch pan and sprinkle pecans.
Arrange rolls in the pan, spacing 1/2 inch apart. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
Cool 10 minutes, invert onto a board, and cool 10 minutes more before serving.

Notes

Swap pecans for walnuts or hazelnuts.

Add raisins, dried cranberries, or extra pumpkin spice.

Use maple syrup instead of honey for deeper flavor.

Finish with cream cheese glaze after flipping.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bun
Calories: 410
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 430mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 55mg