CINNAMON NUT STICKY BUNS

CINNAMON NUT STICKY BUNS

Parchment lined baking pan

Preheat oven to 350 degrees 

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Yield:  8 buns

1-teaspoon yeast 

3/4-cup warm water

2-tablespoons maple syrup

1 3/4-cups whole-wheat flour

1/4-teaspoon salt

1/2-cup nuts

1-tablespoon cinnamon

1/4-cup maple syrup

Zap the water in a cup in the microwave for 30 seconds.  

In the standing mixer bowl, whisk together the water and maple syrup.  The water should be warm.  Whisk in the yeast.  

Place the yeast mixture in a turned offmicrowave oven for 10 minutes or place in an oven with a Proof function.  

Add the flour and salt to the liquid.   

Knead with the dough hook for 10 minutes.  

Place the ball of dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a wet cloth, and place in a turned offmicrowave oven or oven with a Proof function for 40 minutes until double in size.    

Punch down, pat or roll the dough into a rectangle.  

Sprinkle cinnamon over the dough and press the cinnamon into dough with the rolling pin.  

Roll the dough into a cylinder.

Pinch the dough down the length of the cylinder leaving the ends open.  

Cut the roll into 2-inch pieces.  

Line a baking pan with oiled parchment or use a silicon pad.  

Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with nuts.  

Press the dough into the nuts.  Leave room for the rolls to rise. 

Drip 1-teaspoon of maple syrup over the tops of the rolls.  

Let rise for 40 minutes.  

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden.  

Turn the pan upside down on a plate, remove the parchment, and serve.