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The ultimate sticky bun babka recipe with tons of buttery, cinnamon, pecan swirls between buttery brioche dough. Don’t let the recipe length scare you…each step is totally manageable and your efforts will be rewarded with a show-stopping breakfast!

Whoa! Is it really the end of October? Where has the time gone? Sorry for my recent absence…life has been very busy between moving apartments, starting new projects, travel, birthdays—all exciting and amazing things, but, the bottom line is, I miss you!

Will you accept this Pecan Sticky Bun Babka as an olive branch for leaving you for so long? I think you’ll love its sweet, caramel scent and beautiful nut-studded swirls. And I hope you’ll embrace its messy, ooey-gooey glory! If you’re looking for a great special occasion breakfast item or brunch recipe, this is certainly one to add into the rotation.

For the dough, we’re going to use the same basic brioche recipe as we used for the Flour Bakery Pan aux Raisins. You’ll only need half of the basic brioche dough for one babka loaf though. If you’d like to make two babka loaves, double the filling recipe below. Otherwise, wrap the extra half of the uncooked brioche dough tightly in a double layer of plastic and freeze for your next craving.

Note: This is one of those breads that can take a while to cook in the center. You will likely have to tent some foil over the top after it has been in the oven for a half hour or so to prevent it from browning too much before it is cooked through.

Please don’t fear the steps! While not a speedy snack, it makes for a great weekend project! As always, feel free to reach out to me with questions! Oh, and definitely use any extras for a bread pudding. Because, um, hello, it would be dangerously delish.

If you like this sticky bun babka recipe or sticky bun things, you should totally check out this Sticky Bun Bundt Cake. It’s one of my faves!