Description
These Cinnamon Maple Walnut Sticky Buns are a delightful combination of soft, pillowy dough and a rich, gooey filling. The warm aroma of cinnamon and maple wafts through the air, while the crunchy walnuts add a satisfying texture that perfectly complements the sweetness of the sticky glaze.
Ingredients
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- Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Glaze:
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick) and spread softened butter over it.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts; sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, cream, and butter; heat until melted and smooth.
- Pour the glaze into a greased baking dish and arrange the buns on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare the dough and filling the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use pecans instead of walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sticky bun
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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