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 doesn’t put you down for the count? Claire set out to find it! After much testing, this is her ideal sticky bun, a soft, nutty, maple-y swirl scented with cardamom and orange zest. Claire thinks it’s a whole lot better than a giant, overly sweet Cinnabon cinnamon roll, although — ahem — some family members disagree. It’s a family affair this episode! #ClaireSaffitz​​​​ #DessertPerson​​​​ #StickyBuns Special Equipment: 13 x 9-inch pan (preferably metal), stand mixer (for the Sweet Yeast Dough) Ingredients: Walnut-Maple 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