# Components:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Maple Walnut Caramel
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
09 - 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Filling
13 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Maple Glaze
16 - 1 cup powdered sugar
17 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
18 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Allow to sit for approximately 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually incorporate the flour, mixing until a soft dough develops. Knead the dough on a floured work surface for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
02 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble. Pour the caramel into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle evenly with chopped walnuts.
03 - Stir together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
04 - On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter uniformly over the dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture across the surface. Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly to form a log. Slice into 12 equal portions.
05 - Arrange the buns, cut-side up, atop the walnut caramel in the baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise until puffy, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
06 - Bake buns at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown and set.
07 - Remove the dish from the oven and let the buns cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert the baking dish onto a serving platter, allowing the caramel and walnuts to coat the tops.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and enough milk to create a pourable glaze. Drizzle over the warm buns before serving.
