Salted Caramel Sticky Buns

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
• 3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• (1) 0.25 oz package rapid rise yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoon unsalted butter, very soft

For the salted caramel:

• 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream

For the filling:

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 8 ounces of full-fat cream cheese, very soft
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Special equipment needed:

• Candy thermometer (see post for recommendation)

Toppings:

• 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
• extra salted caramel sauce