Ingredients
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- 1/2 Tablespoon Instant Yeast
- 1/2 Cup Milk (Warm)
- 3 Tablespoons White Sugar
- 1/4 Cup + 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup + 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
- 3/4 Cup Apples (Finely Chopped)
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 to 3 Tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. If using active dry yeast instead of instant yeast, wait about 10 minutes for the yeast to activate and get foamy.
- Whisk in the sugar, butter, salt, and egg. Stir in the flour until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl and let rise until doubled in size. Should take about an hour.
- Punch the dough down and knead a few times until smooth.
- To make the caramel apple topping, you will start by combining the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is melted.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 10-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the chopped apples. Set aside.
- Roll the dough into a 10-inch by 18-inch rectangle. Spread the 4 tablespoons of butter on the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle it with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up tightly starting on the long edge, pinching the seam to seal. Using a very sharp knife, cut the log into 8 rolls.
- Place them on top of the caramel and apples in the 10-inch baking dish and let them rise until puffed slightly (about 30 minutes).
- Bake at 375 F for 15-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove them from the oven and let them sit for a few minutes.
- To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Set aside.
- CAREFULLY flip the baking dish over on a serving plate so that the buns are sticky side up.
- Drizzle the icing on top of the sticky buns. Serve warm.
Notes
If you have any extra icing left over, it can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2 days.
