Maple Nut Sticky Buns

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 10 min.
Makes 12

For cinnamon rolls, omit syrup and pecans; glaze with a mixture of 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, 2 to 3 tbsp. milk and 1 tsp. vanilla.

Ingredients

• 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/2 c. maple syrup
• 3 c. flour
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 pkg. quick-rising active dry yeast
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. warm water
• 6 tbsp. softened butter, divided
• 1 egg, room temp.
• 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar, divided
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Grease a 13 x 9-in. baking pan and spread nuts and maple syrup evenly over the bottom. Combine 2 cups flour, 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 until doubled, about 30 minutes. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 15 x 12-in. rectangle. Spread with remaining butter. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon, sprinbkle over surface. Starting with a 12-in. side, roll up tightly. 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, about 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover buns. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Coll for 1 minute. Loosen edges, invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.