Apple Walnut Sticky Buns___bebita Recipes

APPLE STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• In a bowl, proof the yeast with warm water and about a teaspoon of the sugar. Once foamy, stir in the milk, softened butter, sugar, eggs and salt.
• Add the 3 cups of flour one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon.Then, add just enough of the remaining flour until the dough gathers in the center of a bowl into a soft and shaggy mass.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured board until smooth and elastic. Use the window pane method to test.
• Let the dough rise in a bowl, covered with a clean towel for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until doubled in bulk.
• While the dough rises, prepare the filling. Wash, core and chop one Cosmic Crisp apple into little cubes. In a bowl, whisk together walnuts, brown sugar, white sugar and the cinnamon.
• Prepare the sticky caramel and Cosmic Crisps topping.In a bowl,use a rubber spatula to combine softened butter, brown sugar and golden syrup until it turns into a chunky paste. Divide this among two 9 inch round pie dishes or baking pans. Spread it with an angled spatula so that the entire bottom of the dishes are covered. Core and slice another Cosmic Crisp into thin pieces or dice them (I sliced half the apple and diced the other half). Arrange the Cosmic crisp apples slices (or cubes) on top of the brown sugar paste in a single layer.
• After the first rise, roll the dough using a rolling pin into a 10 x 15 inch rectangle. Sprinkle the filling mixture on top, pressing it with your fingers so that they sit well on the dough. Starting on the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log, pressing the seams together well to seal it. Cut the log into 14-15 portions ( about 1 inch thickness each). Arrange them on top of the apples on the pans. Cover them with a clean towel and let them rise again for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
• Bake the sticky apple buns at 350 F, for 20-23 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden. Allow them to cool slightly in the pan, then with pot holders, carefully turn them over onto rimmed plates or serving dishes. Serve warm.

APPLE WALNUT STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously butter a 12-count muffin tin.
• Peel, core and dice the apples into 1/2-inch cubes. In a medium bowl stir together the diced apples with the walnuts and brown sugar.
• Divide the apple mixture evenly into the muffin tin. Put 12 cinnamon buns, cinnamon side up, on top of the apple mixture. Put the muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake until the tops are golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. (Bake off remaining 4 buns for Round 2 Recipe Cinnamon Roll French Toast.)
• Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Put a clean baking sheet on top of the muffin tin and flip to remove the sticky buns.
• In a small bowl, combine 1 container of the vanilla frosting (save the other for Round 2 Cinnamon Roll French Toast) with the pumpkin pie spice and 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. Mix until very thick and of pourable consistency. Drizzle over buns and serve.

MAPLE-WALNUT STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, egg, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Pour syrup into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with walnuts. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 24x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 24 slices., Place in prepared baking dish, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before inverting buns onto a platter.

CINNAMON-WALNUT STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., For topping, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Divide mixture among 3 greased 9-in. round baking pans, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with walnuts., For filling, in a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll 1 portion into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar mixture., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Repeat with remaining dough, butter and sugar mixture. Place 8 slices in each pan, cut side down. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto serving plates. Serve warm.

APPLE STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour and apples. Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the topping ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring until blended. Pour into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Stir dough down. Spoon tablespoonfuls of dough over nut mixture. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 1 minute before inverting onto a large serving platter.

WALNUT APPLE DESSERT

Steps:

• Place apples in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. In a bowl, cream butter and remaining brown sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in flour and 1/2 cup walnuts. Spread over apples. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts., Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until the apples are tender. Serve warm, with ice cream if desired.