Sticky buns are the ultimate treat on holiday mornings. They are essentially soft cinnamon rolls baked in a sweet maple pecan caramel sauce. Invert after baking and marvel over how beautiful they are! Why I love these vegan sticky buns:
Maple pecan caramel topping. Need I say more?You can prepare the buns ahead of time to make your morning easy.Or they can be ready in just about an hour from start to finish.They’re big and fluffy with just 20 minutes of rise time!
If you love sweet pecan desserts, make sure to check out my Vegan Pecan Bars and Vegan Pecan Pie.
Ingredients needed (with substitutions)
Unsweetened soy milk – Any other plant milk will work here, just make sure it’s unsweetened if possible.Granulated sugar – For the dough, adds just a bit of sweetness.Instant yeast – Also known as rapid rise yeast, it works quicker than regular active yeast. If needed, you can use active yeast, but you will need a longer rise time.Vegan butter – You will use this in the dough, pecan topping and the filling! May substitute refined coconut oil but the flavor will be a bit different.SaltFlour – I haven’t tested them gluten free, but it would probably work quite well!Chopped pecans – For the caramel pecan topping. If needed, use walnuts. If you can’t have any nuts, you could omit them altogether for a simple maple topping.Brown sugar – For the topping and the filling.Pure maple syrup – Essential for that maple flavor.Cinnamon – For the filling.
Overnight sticky buns
For the make ahead, overnight option, assemble the rolls according to instructions, but instead of baking them right away, cover the dish and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let the rolls sit at room temperature for about an hour if you can, then bake as instructed.
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