Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tuesdays with Dorie: Pecan (Walnut) Sticky Buns

Warning: This recipe is not for someone on a diet, or someone even THINKING about going on a diet.  There are at least 4 sticks of butter in these sticky buns (I lost count after 4).  I'm sure the name came from the sweet gooey stickiness surrounding the pastry, but I really think it's because you may as well stick the butter right on your buns!


The recipe begins with a Brioche dough, a sweet flaky bread pastry.  I was unfamiliar with this bread and the technique of folding the butter into the dough.  I didn't take many pictures of the process, because, well, it wasn't pretty.  I think I added about 1/2c more flour during the time I was supposed to hear the "slapping" of the dough.  It would slap the sides of the bowl as soon as I added the flour and then it would stop?



This recipe is also not quick.  The dough has 2 rises, one of which should be overnight, and the buns need time to rest, freeze and rise again.  Goodness these buns are high maintenance!





And My Critic says:  WHEN are they going to be done?! Haha, finally he got to taste and of course says he prefers a cinnamon roll.  UGH - I'm so tempted to whip out Pillsbury next time for him.  I don't know if I'd make these again, but I'm glad I did.  I still have one log of dough to use for house guests.

Was anyone brave enough to calculate the calories?

Well, I'm leaving this week with a HUGE appreciation for anyone that makes these from scratch.  And if I haven't talked you out of making them, jump over to Eat Drink Man Woman Dogs Cat by Lynn and Cookies on Friday by Nicole for the recipes.

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12 comments:

  1. baker in disguiseMay 15, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    shhhh.. you are not to calculate calories for this recipe.. its better that way!! i really enjoyed this recipe.. maybe because it was my first time making any sort of rolled buns!!!

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  2. Sweet and That's itMay 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Your buns looks delicious ! ... Unfortunately I did not like the sticky topping (shame on me!) - as for the calories: I've cheated on the butter :-) but the brioche was still yummy.

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  3. Connie PerksMay 15, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I love the challenge (and have learned to accept some failures) when it comes to a good-quality sticky bun recipe... nicknamed them "stickler" buns for their demanding attention-to-details "personality" ;-)

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  4. SaraMay 15, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    They really are high maintenance! I definitely think they're better than Pillsbury though :)

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  5. FlourchildMay 15, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    I do not even want to think of how many calories one of these has! It has to be sky high. Your buns look great, I don't think I will go through all the trouble again. they were so so good but the work involved was heavy!

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  6. KathyMay 15, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Your sticky buns look fantastic! What calories? Great job!

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  7. AnnaMay 15, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Love the walnut touch! These were so good and yours look great :D

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  8. Cathleen | My Culinary MissionMay 15, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I don't think there is going to be anything in this book for a dieter!

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  9. Cher RockwellMay 15, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    What calories? This is supposed to be a treat. Treats don't have calories...
    Lovely job!

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  10. MarliseMay 15, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    High maintenance is absolutely right! Your's look great!

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  11. abigailMay 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    they were so delish! not sure if they were worth the trouble, but definitely worth eating ;) thanks!!

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  12. loavesandstitchesMay 16, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Looks great! Definitely worth the trouble and calories, but not regularly!

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