Sticky Buns Recipe
This recipe comes to the rescue for those who want to make sticky buns but don't have a lot of time. This easy cinnamon buns recipe is made with store bought fresh pizza dough!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped, divided (or pecan halves)
- 1/2 cup raisins, optional
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 1/2 pounds pizza dough, store bought or make your own
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 cup of the butter with 3/4 cup of the sugar over medium heat. Pour into a greased 9"x13" baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the walnuts, set aside. Stir together remaining butter, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and orange zest.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to make a 12"x18" rectangle. Sprinkle with the walnut mixture. Starting at the long side, tightly roll up the dough, pinching the seam to seal it. With a serrated knife, cut the formed log into 15 pieces. Place in the prepared dish, cut side down. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Bake in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes or until the dough is golden and the tops sound hollow when tapped. Let stand for 5 minutes. Invert onto platter to serve.
- Makes 15 sticky buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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