These fluffy caramel sticky buns are a delightful treat, featuring a soft, airy dough enriched with egg yolks and butter, then filled with a creamy caramel cheese spread and fresh blueberries. Each bun is carefully crafted by spreading the caramel mixture on a rolled-out dough, adding a sprinkle of blueberries, and then cutting and rolling the dough into individual buns. Once baked, the buns are topped with a generous layer of caramel, creating a sticky, sweet finish that makes them irresistibly tempting.
Why You'll Love This: These sticky buns combine the comforting texture of freshly baked bread with the rich sweetness of caramel and the juicy tartness of blueberries, offering a perfect balance of flavors. The dough is exceptionally light and fluffy, thanks to the fresh yeast and careful proofing, ensuring that each bite melts in your mouth. The caramel provides a gooey, delightful contrast, making these buns perfect for indulging your sweet tooth.
Perfect Occasion: These caramel sticky buns are ideal for a luxurious breakfast, a decadent brunch, or as a special treat during afternoon tea. They are also perfect for celebrations like birthdays or holidays, where a sweet and impressive dessert is called for. Serve them warm for the ultimate experience of comfort and indulgence.
Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, you can drizzle the baked buns with a simple icing made from powdered sugar and milk, or sprinkle them with powdered sugar. Adding a few fresh blueberries on top before serving not only enhances the visual appeal but also adds a burst of freshness that complements the rich caramel.
Ingredients:
- Dough:
- 375 ml milk
- 140 g sugar, divided into two portions of 70 g each
- 60 g fresh yeast
- 850 g all-purpose flour, divided
- 6 egg yolks
- 5 g salt
- 100 g butter (82% fat), melted and cooled
- Filling:
- 250 g cheese, blended until smooth
- 200 g caramel spread (such as dulce de leche)
- Fresh blueberries
- Topping:
- Additional caramel spread for brushing
Instructions:
- Warm the milk gently on the stove until it is warm but not hot. Remove from heat, add 70 g of sugar, and stir until dissolved. Crumble in the yeast and set aside for 20 minutes to activate.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 600 g of flour, the remaining 70 g of sugar, salt, and egg yolks.
- Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture. Begin kneading, gradually incorporating the melted butter, then slowly add the remaining flour. Continue kneading for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth but slightly sticky.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the caramel cheese mixture over the dough, sprinkle with fresh blueberries, then cut into 12 strips.
- Roll each strip into a bun and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the buns for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While still hot, brush the tops of the buns generously with additional caramel spread.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, ensuring they are still warm and the caramel is gooey.
Enjoy these luxurious caramel sticky buns, a perfect blend of fluffy dough, creamy caramel, and fresh blueberries, sure to delight anyone who tries them!