The recipe prices will vary based on fluctuating grocery costs. Please use what is posted as a guide.
These Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel Glaze are irresistible. Bacon makes everything better, and that’s why I’ve added bacon inside the buns and sprinkled on top. The best part is that these cost just 65¢ per sticky bun to make!
Warning: If you’re dieting or watching calories, turn away now! One look at these Bacon Sticky Buns and you’ll be forced to head into the kitchen to whip some up.
Father’s Day is coming, it’s slowly but surely creeping upon us. What do you have planned for your dad/hubby/grandpa? Me? I’m not sure yet, but I know it will most definitely involve these Bacon Sticky Buns. For birthdays and holidays I like to come up with a special recipe and Father’s Day is no different.
The men in my family LOVE bacon and sticky buns so I thought why not combine the two for a knock-out recipe? And that’s how Bacon Sticky Buns were born.
Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel
My motto is bacon makes everything better! That’s a fantastic life motto right? The sweet maple flavor in the sticky buns combined with the saltiness of the bacon is so good; you could even add some pecans for even more variety.
If giving these for Father’s Day, you can make a card that says “THANKS for working your BUNS off to bring home the BACON.” Cute, right?!
These buns are made with delicious brioche dough. A strip of bacon is added to each bun before they’re rolled up. The buns are nestled into a caramel glaze, and then they’re baked. Finally, they’re turned out onto a cutting board and crispy bacon is added on top.
Now doesn’t that just sound so good? Good and very decadent–I suggest making these buns only once or twice a year, your arteries will thank me.
How much will this Sticky Buns Recipe with Bacon and Caramel cost to make?
RECIPE COST: $7.82
PER SERVING COST: $0.65
NOTE: The recipe prices are used calculating name brand products from Walmart’s website. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what your pantry is already stocked with and current grocery prices.
- 3 large eggs $0.30
- ¼ cup granulated sugar $0.06
- ¾ cup buttermilk $0.45
- 1 ½ teaspoons table salt $0.02
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast $0.07
- 4 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour $0.80
- 16 tablespoons butter $1.60
- 1 ½ cup packed light brown sugar $0.72
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup $0.27
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream $0.12
- 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon $0.09
- 16 slices bacon $3.32
Cook’s Note:
For the bacon inside the buns, it needs to be cooked but still pliable. I achieved this by cooking the bacon on a microwavable tray for 4 minutes. Cooking times will vary depending on your microwave.
More Breakfast recipes:
- Best Ever Blueberry Scones
- Breakfast Waffle Tacos
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Chocolate Babka Bread
- Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
- Freezer Breakfast Burritos
- Green Chile Cheesy Potato Casserole
- Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas
- Quiche Lorraine
- Sausage Cream Cheese Balls
- Vanilla Dutch Baby Pancakes
How to Make Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel:
Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 1 ¼ teaspoons table salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 4 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted and cooled until just warm
For the Caramel Glaze
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- pinch table salt
For the Filling
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- pinch table salt
- 12 slices bacon cooked until pliable but not crisp
For the Topping
- 4 slices of bacon chopped and cooked until crispy
Instructions
MAKE THE DOUGH:
- In the standing mixer bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, sugar, salt, and yeast until combined.
- Add 2 cups of the flour and butter and stir until combined. Add 2 more cups of the flour and knead with the dough hook for 5 minutes on low speed. At the end of 5 minutes the dough should feel moist and soft but not wet and sticky. The dough should also clear the sides of the bowl. If needed, add the remaining ¼ cup of flour and knead 2-3 minutes longer.
- Place the dough onto a lightly floured counter and knead by hand about 1 minute. Lightly spray a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place the dough in the bowl and lightly spray the top of the dough with nonstick cooking spray. Cover bowl with plastic wrap let rise until doubled, about 2 – 2 ½ hours.
MAKE THE CARAMEL GLAZE:
- Place all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined.
- Pour and spread the glaze into the bottom of a nonstick metal 13x9-inch pan. Lightly spray the sides of the pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside (it’ll be set aside for a couple of hours).
MAKE THE FILLING:
- In a small bowl add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and mix until combined; set aside.
ASSEMBLE:
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Using your fingertips gently shape the dough into a rectangle. Lightly flour the top of the dough and roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- With the long edge of the dough facing you, cut the dough into 12 even slices.
- Place a cooked strip of bacon in the middle of each dough strip and tightly roll dough into a bun.
SECOND RISE & PREP OVEN:
- Place buns into prepared pan and cover with plastic wrap to rise until the buns are puffy and pressed against each other, about 1 ½ hour. While the buns rise place oven rack in the lower-middle position and place a pizza stone or inverted rimmed cookie sheet on the rack. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
BAKE & FINISH:
- Place the buns in the oven atop the pizza store (or inverted rimmed cookie sheet if using) and bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Then invert onto a large platter, cutting board, or inverted cookie sheet. Top with chopped, cooked bacon and serve warm.
Nutrition
This post first appeared on Food Folks and Fun on May 30, 2014. I have since updated the pictures and a few of the originals are below.
These Sticky Buns with Bacon and Caramel Glaze are irresistible. Bacon makes everything better, and that’s why I’ve added bacon inside the buns and sprinkled on top. The best part is that these cost just 65¢ per sticky bun to make!
Pam says
Can I form the buns, refrigerate and leave to cook in the morning?
Jillian says
Yes, just leave then at room temperature to rise for about 30-60 minutes before baking!
Missy says
When do you add the caramel glaze? I don’t see it in the instructions to add to the sticky buns.
Jillian says
Hi Missy, In the Directions under the heading “For the Caramel Glaze:” it explains how to make the glaze, and then the directions tell you to place the glaze in the 9×13 pan. You will then but rolled up the sticky buns and place them on top of the glaze in the pan to rise and then bake in the oven. It’s all there in the directions. I hope this helps! 🙂
Missy says
ok! I figured it out! I wasn’t realizing that the buns were placed on top of the glaze in the pan. Thanks so much! They are in the oven now….Father’s Day saying is printed…..waiting for my hubby to wake ip. Love this!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I love that this recipe uses fresh vegetables! Can’t wait to try it!
Jaclyn Mercer says
I am going to have to surprise my family with these one morning!
Olivia says
I am going to try these! What is the purpose of baking on top of the pizza stone?
Jillian says
This helps the bottom of the sticky buns bake more evenly without any undercooked bits.