White Chocolate Sticky Buns
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These white chocolate sticky buns are my go to when I want something truly special without spending all day in the kitchen. With just 45 minutes total from start to finish, they're surprisingly quick to make, which means you can have warm, gooey buns on the table faster than you'd think. The white chocolate adds such an indulgent sweetness, while the walnuts give you some healthy fats and protein to balance things out. I love how simple the ingredient list is too, nothing fancy or hard to find at your regular grocery store. Trust me, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while these bake.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 10active dry yeast
- 5salt
- 150unsalted butter, softened
- 300white chocolate chips
- 100brown sugar
- 2eggs
- 250milk
- 10baking powder
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 50chopped walnuts
- 2cinnamon
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment paper to prevent the sticky buns from sticking to the tray.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
Tip: Mix the dry ingredients together until well combined.
- 3
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 4
Gradually add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dough, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
Tip: If using, add the chopped walnuts to the dough and mix until well combined.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for easier kneading.
- 6
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1cm (0.4in). Cut into 8 equal pieces.
Tip: Use a ruler or a pastry cutter to ensure the pieces are even.
- 7
Place each piece on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 1cm (0.4in) of space between each bun.
Tip: Make sure to press the dough down firmly to form the sticky bun shape.
- 8
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 9
While the buns are still warm, drizzle with white chocolate glaze (see below).
Tip: Let the glaze set before serving.
- 10
To make the white chocolate glaze, melt 150g of white chocolate chips in a double boiler.
Tip: Add 50g of brown sugar to the melted white chocolate and stir until combined.
- 11
Remove the sticky buns from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Serve warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- 12
To make the glaze, whisk 200g of powdered sugar with 50ml of milk until smooth.
Tip: Add a pinch of salt to the glaze and stir until combined.
- 13
Drizzle the glaze over the warm sticky buns.
Tip: Let the glaze set before serving.
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