Maple-Walnut Sticky Buns
Maple-Walnut Sticky Buns are the ultimate sweet treat that will fill your home with irresistible aromas. With soft, fluffy dough enveloping a rich, gooey filling of maple syrup and crunchy walnuts, these delightful buns are perfect for breakfast or as a special dessert. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, they promise to elevate any occasion into a celebration. Surprise your loved ones with this decadent recipe that guarantees smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate yeast by warming milk and mixing in yeast and sugar; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Form a well, add yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter; mix until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing walnuts, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, sprinkle with filling, roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rise again until puffy. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor profile. For added sweetness, top with cream cheese frosting after baking.