Tuesday, May 15, 2012

TWD: BWJ- Pecan Sticky Buns

TWD: BWJ PECAN STICKY BUNS


The thought of making sticky buns really appealed to me.  I have made homemade cinnamon rolls many times and enjoy the process and LOVE the result.  I was excited--  until I read the recipe.  The recipe with 5 sticks of butter.  5 STICKS!  If I ate one, would I die of a heart attack immediately?
 This following the shortbread bars with a fat pound of butter from my last TWD: BWJ.

I made the Brioche, having to add a bit more flour to the dough to get the slapping sound she spoke of.  In the fridge overnight.  Next day I added more butter, made the rolls and froze them.  Next morning, (Mother's Day, poor planning on my part) I got up at 6 to cut the buns and put them into the pans to rise.  I planned on bringing them to church to share, seeing how I  knew it would be too many for even us to eat (nor did I want us consuming all that butter alone.)  I got 18 rolls, instead of 14.

They rose beautifully.  Into the oven for 35 minutes, and out of the pan onto a plate (with butter sloshing out as I turned it over).  They looked gorgeous and looked really delicious and they smelled amazing.
I had about 1/3 of one.   I figured out they have 25.5 grams of fat (32 grams if you make 14) and 226 calories (290 calories for 14 buns) from the butter alone.  Not to be a buzz killer, but that kinda killed my buzz.  There are just too many yummy things out there that don't have that much butter.  Desserts even.  I am not sure if I have ever used that much butter except when I am doing huge batches.  And if it ain't chocolate... need I say more?
You can see all the folds from the butter that was added.

I had about 1/3 of one (8 grams of fat from butter).  They were very tasty.  I mean, come on!  Everyone knew they would be! But honestly, I prefer my normal cinnamon roll recipe.  And they kinda taste like monkey bread (someone asked me if it was monkey bread), which is WAY easier to make.

On the upside, they were very pretty and I even kinda enjoyed parts of the lengthy process to get these little sticky buns made.  On the downside, though I am feeling bad for complaining, I couldn't enjoy them because they were just a bit too much.  Blame it on hormones or something.
If you want to try these, and no aversion to obscene amounts of butter (I know, I know... let it rest already!), you can find the recipe at our hosts websites.  Thanks to Nicole and Lynn for hosting!

14 comments:

  1. 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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  2. They look gorgeous! I have no idea what monkey bread is but I'm sure these are much nicer. Such a labour-intensive job but a great result.

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  3. I had one and then went straight to the gym!! it was a crazy recipe.. but i absolutely adored the end result!!! yours look great!

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  4. They look beautiful! Shame on me for not participating this week. (And yes, the butter quantity had a lot to do with it.) ;)

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  5. Your buns definitely look nice and gooey. I was a scaredy cat and reduced the butter for the topping. Now wondering if I should have gone the whole way with it.

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  6. The sticky buns look wonderful. Like Dawn, I took a pass this week...just too much butter for one month!

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  7. it was quite the process...glad I made them but Im with you I'll stick with my cinnabon recipe!

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  8. Those look so good! Can't wait to finish mine up tonight.

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  9. I loved them! I considered this a treat…I very rarely make something so decadent!
    Your sticky buns look gorgeous! Lovely photos!

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  10. I loved them, butter and all. But I did make sure to go to the gym the next morning. ;)

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  11. I agree with you on so many of your comments!! Mine sloshed butter when I turned them also...was thinking that might be a good place to cut back on the butter! :) They were so delicious but over the top...only a special occasion dessert! I too enjoyed the process! Love your buns...ours look similar with the many layers! :)

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  12. I didn't have any trouble - but had to get up earlier than I liked to finish them, too! :D

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  13. I think we were able to get 20 rolls out of the batch - if you divide it out over 20 rolls, it's not quite so bad :-)

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  14. I am so with you on this recipe. Waaaaaaay too much butter. When I flipped the rolls melted butter even shot out all over the place. Makes me appreciate the Hungarian Shortbread even more.....

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