Maple Nut Sticky Buns

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3 cups flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package fast-rising active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm water (120*-130*f)
• 6 tablespoons soft butter, divided
• 1 egg, room temp
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 grease a 13x9 baking pan and spread pecans and maple syrup evenly over the bottom.
• 2 combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt in large bowl. stir in water, 2 tbsp butter and egg. beat until smooth; gradually stir in remaining flour until soft dough forms. place in greased bowl and cover with greased plastic wrap to prevent sticking; let rise until doubled, about 30 minute.
• 3 on lightly floured surface, roll dough to 15x12 rectangle. spread with remaining butter. mix brown sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over surface. starting with a short side, roll up tightly.
• 4 cut into 12 slices; place cut side down in prepared pan. cover with greased plastic wrap; place on wire rack set over stove while oven preheats to 375*f. let rise until buns double, 30-45 minutes. uncover buns and bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. cool for 1 minute. loosen edges; invert onto serving plate, serve warm.
• 5 for cinnamon rolls, omit syrup and pecans; glaze with a mixture of 1 1/2 c powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp milk and 1 tsp vanilla.