Even though it was a short week, I am so glad it is Friday. We don’t have much planned for this weekend other than some school projects due next week and of course Walker’s football game bright and early on Saturday morning. I was trying to think what would be a good breakfast for him before his game (I must brag a little as his team is undefeated and has only been scored on once- they are pretty amazing), and I found this recipe for sticky buns. Yum- I haven’t had a sticky bun in a long time. My mother used to make them for us on Christmas morning, but I think these are just the ticket for a great start to a Saturday.
Sticky Buns
Ingredients:
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup molasses
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
