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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

TWD: Pecan Sticky Buns


I've been trying to watch my calories lately, and with 5 sticks of butter, these were going to be hard to fit into my daily limit. Luckily I was able to make some adjustments to make them work! The first thing I did, was roll them into 26 instead of 14 rolls. I'd much rather have one smaller bun than half a large one. Also, we reduced the butter and sugar topping, to make up for increasing the filling, because I thought it would need some more. 


These rolls weren't hard, but it was difficult to fit all the rising and resting time into our busy schedules. By spreading them over two days, we were able to finagle it. I don't know if I'd make them again, just because they were so time-intensive. Maybe for Christmas or another special occasion, because the end result was very delicious! At least, I still have one log in the freezer that I'm looking forward to. I think next time I may actually do the full glaze, but I enjoyed being able to eat one guilt free :)


You can find the recipe here or here.

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  1. Sweet and That's itMay 15, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Hi, your Pecan Sticky Buns looks great. Unfortunately I did not like the gooey part of it (please forgive me!)
    I've "decimated" and replaced the butter and were still fine.
    Best greetings from Switzerland

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 9:29 AM

      Everyone like something different :) I'm glad yours were still fine without as much butter!

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  2. KateMay 15, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Good idea to keep one log in the freezer. I only made half the mix but wish I had done the whole thing and frozen half for the next time we need to use brioche - it was such hard work!

    Your buns look lovely!

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks! I was considering only making half, and then I decided it wouldn't be that much work to double and save.

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  3. FlourchildMay 15, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    I agree they were not hard to make..just time consuming. Yours turned out great!

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  4. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Doing smaller ones is a good idea! I kept thinking that after I finished mine. Nice pictures!

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 9:32 AM

      Haha it's the only way I could control my portions.

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  5. Cher RockwellMay 15, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    These are definitely Christmas morning worthy :-)
    The one thing I enjoy about recipes like this is that you can finangle them around crazy schedules.
    They look good.

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 9:33 AM

      That is one really nice part about yeast doughs.

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  6. baker in disguiseMay 15, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    oh wow sara.. yours came out great!! I agree it took a long time and a lot of butter.. but am glad I tried it once.. I simply loved them!!

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  7. KathyMay 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! I only made half the dough into sticky buns and froze the rest to use later, too! Nice job!

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  8. CathyBMay 15, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I agree that these are special occasion fare. I'm not sure I'd make them again. Maybe...

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM

      Yeah that's how I feel, a definite maybe.

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  9. UnknownMay 15, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    I understand why you say it's time consuming, I'm doing it today and it's taking forever!!!

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  10. AmandaMay 15, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    They look perfect. I am trying to watch calories too and it's lame. Especially when I taste something like this. Good idea to save them for a special occasion. I was wishing I had made them for Mother's Day.

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 12:09 PM

      That would have been smart! We started on Mother's Day, but weren't able to finish until the next day because it took so long haha.

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  11. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    We did the recipe as written and it's definitely a special occasion recipe - as you said, not hard, but time consuming.

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  12. AnnaMay 15, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Brilliant adjustments! They look delicious!

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  13. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Sara! I did not even consider making smaller portions. That is a great idea. It is all about getting to taste what I am eating, not necessarily to eat the biggest portion. If I were ever to make these again I will definitely do that. Great job!

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 10:12 PM

      I totally agree, it's all about taste :)

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  14. SusanMay 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    These look great, Sara - I wasn't able to get to them at all! I think they's be perfect for a special occasion.

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM

      Thanks, I'm sorry you weren't able to get them. Hopefully next time :)

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  15. loavesandstitchesMay 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    These would be great on Christmas Day, though not sure I could pull off the timing. Yummy, though!

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    1. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM

      You're right about the timing, that would be hard. I think I'd probably make and freeze them ahead of time...

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  16. UnknownMay 17, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    These are definitely a special treat and not everyday food! I thought they were delicious though. Yours look great!

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  17. Beth @ Beth MichelleMay 19, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    These look heavenly! Good call on making the rolls smaller! I would feel much better eating a small one then half a big one, and then the other half cause well you obviously cant just have half :)

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  18. CatherineJune 21, 2012 at 12:08 AM

    Dear Sara, you pecan sticky buns look so tempting right now! I would love one (or two)!! You have a beautiful blog! I do hope you visit soon! Blessings to you, Catherine

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