Maple Nut Sticky Buns

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Preheat Oven: 375

Ingredients:
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup maple syrup
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 pkg. quick-rising active dry yeast
1 tsp. Salt
1 cup warm water
6 TB softened butter
1 egg at room temperature
½ cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tsp. Cinnamon

Instructions:
Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan and spread pecans and maple syrup evenly over the bottom. Combine 2 cups flour, granulated sugar, yeast and salt in a large bowl. Stir in water, 2 TB 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 15x12 inch rectangle spread with remaining butter. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon; sprinkle over the surface. Starting with a 12 inch 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, 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover buns. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Cool for 1 minute. Loosen edges; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm. Makes 12 rolls.