Claire Saffitz Makes Walnut Maple Sticky Buns, Dessert Person

Claire Saffitz Makes Walnut Maple Sticky Buns, Dessert Person. Is there such a thing as a sweet, sticky, nutty bun that doesnt put you down for the count Claire set out to find it After much testing, this is her ideal sticky bun, a soft, nutty, mapley swirl scented with cardamom and orange zest. Claire thinks its a whole lot better than a giant, overly sweet Cinnabon cinnamon roll, although ahem some family members disagree. Its a family affair this episode , ClaireSaffitz, DessertPerson, StickyBuns Special Equipment: 13 x 9inch pan (preferably metal), stand mixer (for the Sweet Yeast Dough) Ingredients: WalnutMaple Sticky Buns: 2 cups walnut halves or pieces (7 oz, 200g) 1, 2 cup maple syrup (5. 6 oz, 160g) Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1, 2 cup plus 1, 3 cup packed light brown sugar (5. 8 oz, 165g) 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (4 oz, 113g) 1 teas