Maple raisin-walnut sticky buns

December 28, 2008

MAKES 12 SERVINGS

3/4 cup brown sugar, divided

2/3 cup pure maple syrup

3 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon allspice

� cup chopped walnuts

1 (1-pound ) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

3/4 cup California raisins

In small pan, stir together � cup brown sugar, maple syrup, butter and spices; cook over low heat for 5 minutes, then spread over bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with walnuts and set aside.

Roll dough into a 12-by-12-inch square on a lightly floured board. Spread raisins and remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar over the entire surface of the dough; press lightly. Roll up tightly and pinch edges to seal. Cut dough into 1-inch slices and place in pan. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1� to 2 hours (rolls should almost fill pan).

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 20 minutes or until rolls are baked through. Let stand for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.

California Raisin Marketing Board

Nutrition facts per serving: 266 calories, 8 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 46 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 260 mg sodium, 1 g fiber