Pecan Sticky Buns | Saveur

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup water, heated to 115°
• 1 (1/4-oz.) package active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 tsp. plus 1 cup granulated sugar
• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus 20 tbsp., softened, and more for pan
• 1⁄2 cup milk, at room temperature
• 2 tbsp. packed light brown sugar
• 3⁄4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg, plus 1 yolk
• 3 1⁄4 cups flour, plus more for dusting
• 2⁄3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup finely chopped pecan pieces
• 3 tbsp. ground cinnamon