
Brown Butter Sticky Buns
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These brown butter sticky buns are my go to when I want something impressive but don't have all day to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, and honestly, most of that time is hands off while they bake. Brown butter gives them this deep, nutty richness that makes people think you've been fussing over them for hours. I love adding cardamom and tart cranberries to the traditional cinnamon sugar filling because they add this lovely complexity. Plus, the pistachios aren't just there for crunch and color; they're packed with heart healthy fats that make these feel a tiny bit less indulgent. It's my favorite weekend breakfast or a simple dessert that comes together so easily.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 15baking powder
- 150granulated sugar
- 100brown butter
- 120milk
- 2eggs
- 10salt
- 50unsalted butter
- 5cinnamon
- 2ground cardamom
- 100dried cranberries
- 50pistachios
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy removal, use a silicone mat.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be patient, as this step takes about 10 minutes.
- 3
Remove the brown butter from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and ground cardamom until well combined.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix, as this can lead to tough buns.
- 5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 6
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- 7
Fold in the brown butter mixture and chopped dried cranberries.
- 8
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid developing the gluten.
- 9
Roll each ball into a long rope and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5cm of space between each bun.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown.
- 11
While the buns are baking, prepare the pistachio streusel by grinding the pistachios in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
Tip: You can also use a rolling pin for this step.
- 12
Remove the buns from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with brown butter and sprinkle with pistachio streusel.
Tip: Serve warm and enjoy!
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