What goes better with coffee than something a little sweet, nutty and possibly oozing with caramel. Yup, you know what we’re talking about. February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day! This delightful confection, a Philadelphia specialty originally known as “Schnecken” are thought to have been brought to the United States by German settlers in the 18th century. Often served for breakfast, Sticky buns are also sometimes known as cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls or monkey bread.
National Sticky Bun Day Activities
Make your own sticky buns
Imagine filling your kitchen with the smell of spices and caramel baking in the oven. There are videos and blogs to help you with technique and the recipe choices are endless, so really, what are you waiting for?
Find the best sticky buns in your city
Sticky buns are often a staple at neighborhood bakeries and brunch spots. Make it a Sunday ritual of checking out all the different options in your city until you find the sticky bun of your dreams...then shhh, don’t tell anyone so you can keep them all for yourself.
Explore your options
Sticky buns can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes. Create a giant sticky roll that can be sliced like a cake, roll the dough into balls and pile them into a cake pan for Monkey Bread or stack each slice together into a bread pan to create a pull apart loaf. And sticky buns aren’t only for breakfast. Serve your creation for dessert at your next dinner party. It’s guaranteed to be a hit!
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