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Baklava Sticky Buns

Sweet buns topped with a baklava inspired topping.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword baklava, honey, sticky buns
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 packages of active dry yeast 2 ounces each
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1/3 cup butter melted

Sticky topping

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/3 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1/3 cup pecans chopped

Filling

  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons flour

Instructions

  • In the microwave, heat milk until it is warm, but not hot, to the touch (about 110-115° F). Add yeast to the warm milk and let sit until bubbly and frothy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a mixer with the dough hook attached, combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, eggs, and melted butter, and whisk slightly to combine. Add milk and yeast mixture and about 1 cup flour.
  • Mix on low, adding flour, about one cup at a time, until dough comes together and is no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl.
  • Knead on medium speed for 5 minutes, or until dough is smooth.
  • Lightly grease a large bowl with baking spray, butter, or vegetable oil. Place dough in the bowl, flipping to cover it with the oil. Place plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel over the bowl. Let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until dough has doubled in size. Meanwhile, prepare two 9 inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray, and evenly spreading 1/4 cup honey into each pan. Sprinkle nuts, and then sugar evenly into the pans.
  • To make the filling, whisk together white sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and flour.
  • Punch down the risen dough, and roll it out into a 10"x18" rectangle on a clean surface.
  • Sprinkle the filling evenly over the dough.
  • Roll the dough up longwise. Trim the ends, then cut the dough into 12 even rolls.
  • Place 6 rolls in each cake pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Preheat oven to 350F about 20-30 minutes before rolls are ready to bake.
  • Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
  • Let cool at least 10 minutes before attempting to remove buns from pan. Warning, the honey will be very hot! Use a knife to loosen the buns from the pan. Flip the buns onto a plate.
  • Serve at room temperature or warmed up.