Sticky Bun Banana Muffins Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
• 5 tablespoons (98g) maple syrup
• 1/4 cup (53g) dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup (113g) pecans, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3 medium ripe bananas, about 1 cup (227g)
• 3/4 cup (160g) dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup (113g) sour cream or plain yogurt, preferably whole milk
• 1/4 cup (50g) vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 2 1/4 cups (270g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*
• flaky sea salt, for sprinkling; optional