MAPLE STICKY BUNS

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My family has a small sugaring operation in our backyard. This recipe makes good use of the maple syrup we make. It's a family tradition to serve these sticky buns on Thanksgiving every year. -Priscilla Rossi, East Barre, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups maple syrup
Additional brown sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, sugar, egg, salt and 5 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes, adding more flour if needed. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16x10-in. rectangle. , On each rectangle, spread 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup walnuts. Pour syrup into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar. , Tightly roll up each rectangle, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Slice each roll into 10 pieces; place over syrup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes; invert onto serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.