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Easy Overnight Sticky Buns with Frozen Dough Rolls Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 8-10 hours rising time)
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Total Time: 8 hours 45 minutes to 10 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 11 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Sticky Buns recipe uses frozen bread dough rolls to create a gooey, sweet treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The rolls are coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, baked atop a rich layer of brown sugar, butter, and nuts, resulting in a caramelized, nutty topping once inverted. The dough is allowed to rise overnight for a soft, fluffy texture before baking to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Base

  • 10 frozen bread dough rolls (such as Rhodes)

Brown Sugar Butter Topping

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, divided
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped (optional)
  • ¼ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Miscellaneous

  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Spray a 9-inch round deep dish pie pan generously with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans and walnuts across the bottom of the pan to create a nutty base layer.
  2. Make Brown Sugar Butter: Soften ¼ cup of butter in short bursts in the microwave until soft but not melted. Stir the brown sugar into the softened butter thoroughly to create a smooth paste. Spread this mixture evenly over the layer of nuts in the pan.
  3. Prepare Cinnamon Coating: Melt the remaining ¼ cup butter until liquid. In a separate small bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon.
  4. Coat the Rolls: Dip each frozen roll first into the melted butter to coat, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it is well covered. Place each coated roll cinnamon-sugar side up on top of the nut and sugar layer in the pan, leaving some space between them to allow for rising.
  5. Let Rise Overnight: Lightly spray plastic wrap or foil with non-stick spray and cover the pan. Place it either in a cold oven or on the counter to rise for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the dough rolls to become soft and puffy.
  6. Preheat the Oven: Remove the pan from the oven if it was stored there. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the covering from the pan to prepare for baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until the tops are golden brown. If the tops brown too fast, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to prevent burning.
  8. Flip & Serve: Let the pan cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Using oven mitts, carefully invert the pan onto a large plate or platter. Be extremely cautious as the caramelized sauce will be very hot.
  9. Serve Warm: Allow the sticky buns to cool slightly to set the gooey caramel texture before serving for the best flavor experience.

Notes

  • You can omit nuts if you prefer nut-free sticky buns.
  • Covering the pan with non-stick spray before plastic wrap prevents sticking during rising.
  • Allowing the dough to rise overnight develops flavor and ensures fluffy rolls.
  • Use caution when inverting the pan as the caramel is hot and can cause burns.
  • Serve warm for gooey, melty texture; reheating leftovers slightly can refresh the buns.
  • Adjust cinnamon and sugar quantity to taste if you prefer sweeter or less spicy cinnamon flavor.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/easy-overnight-sticky-buns-with-frozen-dough-rolls-recipe/