I am discovering a loyalty to puff pastry, almost to the point that I keep 4 boxes stocked in the freezer the same way I always keep 4 pounds of butter stocked in my fridge. I love this stuff! When I saw Ina Garten’s recipe for sticky buns made with puff pastry, I knew I had to give to it a try.
Having the family home over Memorial Day gave me the perfect opportunity to bake the buns. They came together in a snap and were full of awesomeness.
The puff pastry dough did not have to be rolled thinner, but was instead slathered with butter and the usual suspects, rolled up jellyroll style, and sliced into individual buns. Here is the really cool part. I spooned a little creamed butter and sugar into each muffin cup and perched the sticky bun on top, where it could swim in sugary butter goodness while it baked.
Having the family home over Memorial Day gave me the perfect opportunity to bake the buns. They came together in a snap and were full of awesomeness.
The puff pastry dough did not have to be rolled thinner, but was instead slathered with butter and the usual suspects, rolled up jellyroll style, and sliced into individual buns. Here is the really cool part. I spooned a little creamed butter and sugar into each muffin cup and perched the sticky bun on top, where it could swim in sugary butter goodness while it baked.
The buns came out ooey-gooey, just like you would expect from a sticky bun. The outer edges were flaky and crispy, but the inner circle was chewy. A star is born!
The great news is that they taste as good the day after you make them as they did fresh from the oven, which puts them into the supernatural category. I employ the supernatural category when I want to win friends, influence people, or leave a lasting impression.
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You are a hoot! Great review. I have never worked with puff pastry as I find it intimidating, but I hear and see your comments and I know I need to try it. We love breakfast rolls, so this recipe looks like the perfect treat and a good place to practice puff pastry!
LOL on the 4 pounds of butter. I do the exact same thing!!
Oh, I saw a clip of her making these (in that barn that's so gorgeous, I almost can't stand to watch as full-blown kitchen envy is not a pretty thing). I remember thinking they looked delicious and quite easy - your lovely post has reminded me that I must give them a go, so thank you.
I am so glad to hear that they keep past the day you make them. I had read somewhere else they needed to be served that day and that kind of recipe doesn't always work for me. I have eyed these many times and now will be sure to make them! (I always have tons of butter on hand too!)
I've had this recipe clipped for awhile - I should just make them. I am with you on the butter as well - my husband always says "but you have 3 in the fridge" when I shop :) It's that always being prepared thing!
MMMMMM... Sticky buns are my fav! If only I wasn't watching my carbs... :)
i tried to keep them for the next day but there weren't any left!
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