MAPLE-WALNUT STICKY BUNS 
Preparation time: 20 minutes. Rising time; 1 1/4 hours. Baking time: 20 to 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Yields: 9. Calories: 370 each.

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. maple syrup
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
2 1/2 to 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. softened butter
2/3 c. warm water (110 to 120 degrees)
2 eggs
Maple syrup

1. To prepare pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar and 1/4 cup maple syrup.

2. Heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the walnuts.

3. In mixing bowl stir together 3/4 cup of the flour, the yeast, granulated sugar and salt. Add 1/3 cup butter and the warm water. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

4. Add eggs and 1/4 cup more flour. Beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough more flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and satiny.

5. Roll dough to a 14 x 9 inch rectangle. Spread lightly with maple syrup and sprinkle with remaining nuts.

6. Roll up into 9-inch roll. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 9 (1-inch) slices and arrange, cut side up, in prepared pan. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place about 1 1/4 hours or until light.

7. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand in pan 10 minutes. Then turn out on large plate to cool.

 

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