Apple Sticky Buns Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Sticky Buns

• All Purpose Flour
• Active Dry Yeast
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar (1/2 cup granulated, 1 cup packed light brown)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups (200g) peeled and diced apples
• Brown Sugar
• Walnuts
• Corn Syrup
• Ground Cinnamon

How to Make Apple Sticky Buns

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
2. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup (240ml) milk, 1/4 cup (60ml) water, and 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter over medium heat until the mixture reaches 120-130°F (49-54°C).
3. Add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients.
4. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just moistened.
5. Add 1 large egg.
6. Beat on medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
7. Stir in 1 1/2 cups (180g) additional all-purpose flour and 2 cups (200g) peeled and diced apples.
8. Do not knead the dough.
9. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (120ml) butter, 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
11. Bring the topping mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until it is smooth and thickened.
12. Pour the sticky topping into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
13. Gently punch down the risen dough.
14. Drop walnut-sized pieces of dough evenly over the sticky topping.
15. Cover the baking dish and let the buns rise for an additional 30 minutes.
16. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
17. Let the sticky buns stand in the pan for 1 minute before inverting them onto a large serving platter.