Name: Salted Caramel Sticky Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 12 sticky buns with cream cheese frosting
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil; 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; (1) 0.25 oz package rapid rise yeast; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 tablespoon unsalted butter, very soft; 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 8 ounces of full-fat cream cheese, very soft; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Candy thermometer (see post for recommendation); Toppings:; 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped; extra salted caramel sauce