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Peach Sticky Buns

Sep 4, 2020 · 21 Comments

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Sweet peaches are rolled into a soft milky dough then baked to golden perfection and finally, drenched in a Tahini Caramel Sauce. Best served in the morning or evening as an after dinner delight, these sticky buns are a perfect send-off to summer.

If you’re familiar with the film, Five Easy Pieces, then most likely you will remember what is unarguably the most famous scene from the film- the diner scene. Jack Nicholson’s character places an order for an omelet with toast, but the obstinate waitress tells him there is a ‘no substitutions’ rule and eggs are only served with rolls, not toast. The best line immediately follows after, “I’ll make it as easy for you as I can. I’d like an omelette, plain, and a chicken salad sandwich on wheat toast. No mayonnaise, no butter, no lettuce… and hold the chicken.”

I remember the film vaguely, but that scene is still quite memorable. A friend recommended this movie to me when I was a teenager as we bonded over classic films. So, if you haven’t seen that movie yet, it’s worth watching just to watch Jack Nicholson try and order breakfast.

I was reminded of this film, while creating the recipe for these sticky buns. Why? Because, I never really understood the difference between a sticky bun and a cinnamon roll until recently. I imagine the person who invented cinnamon rolls went, “I’ll have a sticky bun please, but no nuts and hold the sauce. Just give me a swirly bun.”

Voilà. The cinnamon roll was invented! That’s probably not at all how it happened, but I digress.

So, what exactly is the difference between a sticky bun and a cinnamon bun?

Well, the differences are subtle but impactful. The first being the method. Sticky buns are baked in their sweet, gooey caramel sauce, while cinnamon rolls are baked in the pan, sans any sauce, then topped with a cream cheese glaze. The second difference is the addition of nuts, which I personally scrapped for today’s recipe, and I’ll explain why next.

For our August-to-Autumn series, I wanted to take a versatile recipe and make it seasonal. Breakfast rolls seemed to be a good place to start. They are comforting and rich, but with a few adjustments, they can be enjoyed now to savor summer’s final harvest, or saved for later to evoke the flavors of fall. I’m going to share a few tips below.

1. Baking with Fruit. With many recipes I share, I feel like you can get away with substituting any fruit. It’s usually in the context of a pie or cake, however with this recipe, I suggest sticking to stone fruits, apples, or pears. They hold up better after storing more than one day. Berries will bleed into the bread, get a little mushy, and begin to add a tartness that some may not care for.

2. Brown Sugar. I’m really deviating here. Yes, you absolutely can use cinnamon sugar (see recipe card notes on how to make it), but I actually just used melted butter and brown sugar for the center. I wanted to the keep the flavors of summer with the comfort of fall, but the added touch of cinnamon would be grand here. It’s all about preference on this one.

3. Nuts and other toppings. So toasted pecans are the traditional topping of a classic sticky bun, I omitted the nuts here because honestly, I just didn’t want the crunch. By all means though, feel free to add them if you so desire. Other topping ideas could be toasted coconut flakes, other various nuts like walnuts, hazelnuts, or macadamias. You could even add white chocolate chips, but note, I would add the chocolate after the buns have baked. They will melt perfectly and maintain a smoothness without burning.

4. The Sauce. I’m a sucker for caramel in any shape or form. For today’s recipe, since I left the nuts out, I added a drizzle of tahini to the batch for a subtle nuttiness. It worked and bonus points for adding a little creaminess to the sauce as well.

Honestly, the trickiest part for me with this recipe was deciding when to serve them.

Are they a breakfast? Or are they a dessert?

That’s a lot of caramel to kick-start your day (or is it?) Then again, who eats bread for dessert? (when rolled in cinnamon sugar with fruit and smothered in caramel, can you really consider it a dinner loaf?)

To answer your question, I shamelessly enjoyed them in the A.M. with coffee for nearly a week. I’m still working out hard to recover (insert wonky face emoji). My brother, was a bit more sophisticated as he enjoyed his as an after-dinner-delight, set with a fork and a knife (while I just pulled mine apart and dunked in coffee).

However and whenever you enjoy, is completely up to you. These peach sticky buns however will soon be your new favorite seasonal treat. Enjoy!

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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 sticky buns 1x

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 3¼ cups bread flour (or all-purpose)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1 envelope rapid rise yeast
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup butter, softened

For the Filling:

  • 3 medium peaches, sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Tahini Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste

Instructions

For the Dough:

  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer with dough hook attachment, combine flour and salt.
  2. In a small saucepan, warm milk over low heat, just until warm to the touch. Remove from the heat and add to flour mixture. Add yeast, sugar, eggs, and butter. Beat on a low speed until a soft, tacky dough comes together. Cover and place in a dark warm spot until the dough has doubled in side.

For the Filling:

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together sliced peaches, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Set aside.

For the Tahini Caramel Sauce:

  1. Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan and whisk until the sugar has melted and the mixture begins to thicken.
  2. *Brush the edges of the saucepan with water to keep the caramel from crystallizing around the edges.
  3. Once the sauce has thickened and is bubbling, remove from the heat.

Assembly:

  1. On a well floured surface, turn the risen dough over and roll out into a 12×18 rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Layout the sliced peaches into rows as photographed. Finally, sprinkle with the reserved ¼ cup brown sugar. Carefully roll into cylinder and slice, crosswise into about 10 rolls.
  2. Pour half of the caramel sauce into the bottom of your baking dish or pan, and carefully place each roll on top. Cover and let rise again, until the rolls have doubled in size.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the buns for about 35 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven and onto a hot plate. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the buns and let cool slightly before serving.
  4. Buns will keep for up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container.

Notes

If you prefer to use a cinnamon sugar for the filling, simply combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

**Prep Time does NOT include Inactive Prep Time.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10 sticky buns

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  1. DAVID J MYERS says

    04/09/2020 at 8:21 pm

    Catherine, Just beautiful…and really decadent too! My blood sugar shot up just looking at the photos. Great combination of ingredients and thanks for the recipe! Stay Safe and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  2. angiesrecipes says

    05/09/2020 at 2:34 am

    They look to die for! The sticky sauce is just amazing.

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  3. Gloria says

    07/09/2020 at 8:50 pm

    I am a cinnamon bun fanatic. This is a nice change. Perfect for brunch, or an afternoon treat with a latte.

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  4. Ashlee says

    07/09/2020 at 9:40 pm

    I have never had a peach sticky bun and I think after reading this post and seeing how yours came out that I need to rectify this ill immediately lol. I love how gooey, soft and yummy they look and I’d eat them right off the screen for breakfast and dessert!

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  5. Heather says

    08/09/2020 at 12:03 am

    OMG sticky buns are my fave! I have never tried peach sticky buns though. Can’t wait to try them.

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  6. Bernice Hill says

    08/09/2020 at 2:32 am

    Really? Is that the difference? I had no idea, really. I rarely serve my cinnamon buns with a frosting. At any rate…these sticky buns have me craving caramel and peaches too!

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  7. Kristine Nicole Alessandra says

    08/09/2020 at 7:24 am

    You had me drooling just by looking at your photos! These Peach Sticky Buns look so delicious. I will try my best to make these for my family. Mine may not look as pretty as yours, but I’d be fine by just getting the taste right. Thanks for the recipe!

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  8. Cristina Petrini says

    08/09/2020 at 7:26 am

    Wonderful. How tasty. I got aquolina in my mouth! I don’t know if I’d be good enough to try them, but I have to! Yummy!

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  9. Talya Stone says

    08/09/2020 at 9:00 am

    Oh my goodness these look so delicious. And with peaches still very much in season this has to be the perfect time for peach stick buns – yum!

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  10. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    08/09/2020 at 9:19 am

    Oh my goodness! Wow – these buns are glorious dear Catherine! So stickly scrumptious! That Tahini Caramel Sauce sounds addicting – I simply cannot wait to give these a try over the wekend. I’ve been experimenting with eggless baking and might have to try this recipe without eggs and see how it goes – thank you for this recipe and the movie recommendation – I don’t think I’ve ever watched Five Easy Pieces. Hope your week is off to a great start!

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  11. Joyce says

    08/09/2020 at 12:01 pm

    I am not the cooker type but I am trying to learn how to bake and this one definitely caught my baking addiction, not a pro here yet just a beginner who instantly got addicted to baking when COVID hit LOL. Thanks!

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  12. Sandra Shaffer says

    09/09/2020 at 2:01 am

    I’m not a baker, but decided to give these a shot and they came out perfect! Served as a dessert and I did want the crunch so added pecan. So good!

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  13. Paula Montenegro says

    09/09/2020 at 10:40 am

    haha, for years I thought the same thing about sticky buns and cinnamon rolls. But I agree, two different things once you get into the details. The idea of adding peaches is genius! I can only imagine the fruit juice mixing with the caramel…glorious!

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  14. Melanie williams says

    09/09/2020 at 8:35 pm

    Oh my gosh these look amazing. I love peaches too so these are right up my street for sure xx

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  15. Denise says

    10/09/2020 at 9:53 pm

    Your Peach Sticky Buns look amazing! I never had a peach sticky bun, but I have a feeling that they are quite delicious!

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  16. Chef Dennis says

    10/09/2020 at 10:39 pm

    I have not made sticky buns in years and your recipe was easy to make and OMG delicious! I loved the peach flavor.

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  17. Jenny says

    10/09/2020 at 11:07 pm

    These sticky bund tick all the boxes! Awesome flavor, the tahini caramel with the peach is a match made in heaven. Lovely recipe!

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  18. Sharon says

    11/09/2020 at 10:20 pm

    These peach sticky buns are a great way to savor the last of peach season.

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  19. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

    13/09/2020 at 3:05 pm

    I don’t remember the movie but now I am going to stream it! Those sticky buns look incredible! What a fantastic weekend breakfast these would be!

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  20. Karyl says

    13/09/2020 at 4:16 pm

    I’m not normally a fan of cooked peaches, but I would definitely have to make an exception for these sticky buns! Besides, the caramel sauce sounds divine. They really look delicious and would be perfect with a cup of coffee in the morning.

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  21. Jhon Perk says

    04/06/2021 at 10:33 am

    These Peach Sticky Buns look so appetizing, can’t wait to make them and have them. Thanks for the recipe

    ★★★★★

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