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Golden maple-pecan sourdough sticky buns topped with caramel glaze on a rustic baking tray.

Maple-Pecan Sourdough Sticky Buns with Homemade Starter Flavor


  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 buns 1x

Description

Soft, caramel-glazed Maple-Pecan Sourdough Sticky Buns that turn your Recipe Using Sourdough Starter into a cozy weekend treat. Perfect for fans of Sourdough Sweet Recipes and Bread Flavor Ideas—each roll brings gooey maple goodness and rustic sourdough depth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup softened butter for filling
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter for glaze
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for glaze
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup for glaze
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of sea salt

  • Instructions

    1. Feed starter 4–6 hours before use until bubbly and doubled

    2. Whisk milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and eggs

    3. Stir in active sourdough starter

    4. Add salt and 3 1/2 cups flour, mix into soft dough

    5. Knead 8–10 minutes until elastic, adding flour if needed

    6. Place dough in greased bowl, cover and bulk ferment 4–6 hours

    7. Optionally chill dough 8–12 hours for flavor

    8. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup and pecans for filling

    9. Roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle

    10. Spread pecan filling, leaving a 1 inch border

    11. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 10–12 rolls

    12. Prepare glaze by simmering butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cream and salt

    13. Pour glaze into baking dish and sprinkle extra pecans

    14. Place rolls cut-side down in dish, cover and proof 1–2 hours

    15. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

    16. Bake buns 30–35 minutes until golden and caramel bubbles

    17. Let rest 5 minutes then invert onto platter

    • Prep Time: 45 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bun

    Keywords: maple-pecan, sourdough, sticky buns, homemade, starter, sweet recipes, breakfast, bread, pecan, cozy