Maple Nut Sticky Buns

Name: Maple Nut Sticky Buns
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 buns
Ingredients: 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 package quick-rising active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup warm water; 6 tablespoons softened butter, divided; 1 egg; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Submitted by Silvarra

"This is a recipe that my grandmother would often make for the local fire company."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 12 buns

ingredients

1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
¹⁄₂ cup maple syrup
3 cups all-purpose flour
¹⁄₄ cup granulated sugar
1 package quick-rising active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
6 tablespoons softened butter, divided
1 egg
¹⁄₂ cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1.Grease a 13" x 9" baking pan and spread pecans and maple syrup evenly over the bottom.
2.Combine 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water, 2 Tbsp butter and egg. Beat until smooth; gradually stir in remaining flour until soft dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise about 30 minutes.
3. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 15" x 12" rectangles. Spread with remaining butter. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over surface. Starting with a 12" side, roll up tightly.
4. Cut into 12 slices; place cut side down in prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap; place on wire rack set over large pan of hot water. Let rise until buns double, 30-45 minutes. Preheat over to 375°F Uncover buns. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 1 minute. Loosen edges; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.