Sticky buns are sweet, gooey pastries made from a rich, yeast-based dough. The dough typically contains flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk, and is often flavored with a hint of cinnamon. After rising, the dough is rolled out, spread with butter, sugar, and sometimes cinnamon or other spices, then rolled up and sliced into rounds. These rolls are baked in a pan with a sticky syrup made from butter, brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup, which caramelizes during baking. The result is a soft, sweet bun with a sticky, gooey bottom. Often, they are topped with nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for added texture and flavor.