National Sticky Bun Day
About National Sticky Bun Day
When is National Sticky Bun Day? This holiday is always celebrated on February 21
Today’s holiday is not a good time to be on a diet. But, it is a tasty food holiday. It is National Sticky Bun Day. In addition to tasting great, these gooey pasties are high in calories and carbs. On this February 21 holiday, we temporarily put our diets on hold so we can enjoy this fabulous food item. They are most often consumed as a breakfast staple, But, you can enjoy them at any meal, or as a nighttime snack, too.
Sticky Buns are a breakfast or dessert roll. It is sweet, gooey, and sticky. Made from leavened dough, the insides and outsides are loaded with cinnamon, or sometimes brown sugar. Some recipes call for fruit, nuts or raisins. Pecan sticky buns are among the most popular, especially in the South. They are topped with a sugar glaze or honey icing.
Did You Now? “Monkey Bread” is another name for some variations of sticky buns.
The Origin of Sticky Buns
People have been enjoying these buns for hundreds of years. The first recipes dates back to Europe during the Middle Ages. Researchers suggest Swedish bakers made them first. However, not everyone agrees. It is widely popular there. In Sweden they are called “Kanelbullar”. In 1999, the Swedish Home Baking Council created Kanelbullens Dag. The English translation is Cinnamon Bun Day.
During the 1700s, German immigrants brought them to America when they settled in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Dutch call them “Schnecke”. Over time, a wide variety of recipe variations evolved.
How to Celebrate National Sticky Bun Day
Like any food holiday, we celebrate and enjoy National Sticky Bun Day by having one, or two, or three of them. Here ae some ways to enjoy this calorie and carb-filled holiday:
- Eat at least one of them today. Better still, have a few of them.
- Go to your local bakery or grocery store and buy some.
- Bake your own sticky buns from scratch.
- Have a party! Tell each guest to bring their favorite sticky buns.
- Look for a new sticky bun recipe and bake it.
- On a diet? Look for and bake a low sugar recipe.
- Bring some to work to share with co-workers.
- Take pictures to share on social media.
Today's Quote
“Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above them.” – – Washington Irving
History and Origin of National Sticky Bun Day
In 2012, someone created National Sticky Bun Day here in the United States. However, we have not yet discovered who that someone is. Our search continues.
There is no evidence to suggest that this is truly a “National” day, which requires either a presidential proclamation or an act of Congress. We found no congressional records or presidential proclamation about this special day.
Definition of “National” Days – Learn why it is important to distinguish true National days.
This Day in History
Here are some of the things that happened on this day:
- John Greenough receives a U.S. patent for the sewing machine. (1842)
- Alka Seltzer is sold for the first time. (1931)
- Jennifer Love Hewitt, actress, television series “Ghost Whisperer” and “9-1-1” was born in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on this day in 1979.
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