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Five sticky buns pulled off a large loaf of 12 sticky buns.
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Vegan Sticky Buns

Vegan Sticky Buns are the most delicious breakfast or brunch treat! Buttery, soft, gooey, and sticky with crunchy pecans.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Vegan
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 396kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

Dough

  • ½ cup dairy free milk - unsweetened
  • ½ cup warm water
  • ½ ounces active dry yeast - 2 packets (¼ ounces each)
  • ¼ cup vegan butter - softened
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (can be ground) - mixed with 6 tablespoons water
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour - approximate
  • ½ cup organic granulated sugar - light or dark
  • 1 teaspoons salt

Filling

  • ¼ cup vegan free butter - melted
  • cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Topping

  • ½ cup vegan butter - softened
  • 1 cup organic brown sugar - packed
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 cup pecans - chopped

Instructions

Dough

  • In a small saucepan scald milk to 181-212 degrees F
  • Add sugar, salt and butter. Stir and let cool to lukewarm.
  • Pour warm water in stand mixer bowl and add yeast. Let set 5 minutes or until foamy.
  • Add milk mixture, prepared chia eggs, and 2 cups of flour.
  • Mix until dough is well combined. Gradually add enough flour until dough is stiff.
  • On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 8 minutes.
  • Place in greased bowl, turn dough over, then cover with plastic wrap or towel.
  • Let rise in warm place until dough is doubled, about 1 hour. While dough is rising, make the topping.

Topping

  • Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the dairy free butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy
  • Spread the butter mixture evenly into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans.

Rolls

  • When dough has risen, roll out into large rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Drizzle or brush the dairy free butter over dough.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle evenly over melted butter.
  • Starting with the long side, begin rolling the dough.
  • Cut dough into 12 even pieces Lay the dough on top of the pecans.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • While the rolls are rising preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • When the buns have doubles bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
  • Flip upside down onto a serving platter. Scoop out any remaining topping and spread over buns.
  • Allow to cool at least 20 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 3g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg