Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts

Name: Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup honey; DOUGH:; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Total Time Prep: 40 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Yield 16 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

We love sticky buns made with my husband's angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup honey
DOUGH:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add pecans; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until pecans are fragrant. Stir in brown sugar, cream and honey; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to darken. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan.
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, whisk 2-1/4 cups flour, sugar, pie spice, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add pumpkin, buttermilk, vanilla and yeast mixture; mix well.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times, adding additional flour if needed. Roll dough into a 9-in. square. Cut into 16 squares; arrange over pecan mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 400°. Uncover; bake 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully invert onto a platter; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 266 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

We love sticky buns made with my husband's angel biscuit dough, caramel and pecans. For a twist, try apple butter or applesauce instead of the pumpkin. —Carolyn Kumpe, El Dorado, California

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