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Perfect Sticky Buns
These soft, fluffy sticky buns feature a super‑soft dough made with a cooked flour‑water paste, a no‑cook caramel "goo" of butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and a hint of salt, toasted pecans, and a simple brown‑sugar‑cinnamon filling. The buns are baked uncovered then finished covered to ensure a tender interior and a glossy caramel top. Makes 12 generous buns.
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Critical Success Points
- • Make Flour‑Water Paste
- • Autolyse Rest
- • First Proof
- • Cut Buns with Dental Floss
- • Second Proof
- • Bake Uncovered
- • Bake Covered
- • Check Doneness and Rest
Safety Warnings
- • The microwave‑safe bowl will be hot – use oven mitts when removing
- • Melted butter and caramel mixture can be very hot – handle with care
- • Use a sharp knife or floss carefully to avoid cutting yourself
- • Hot oven – always use mitts and keep face away from the door when opening
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