"My family has a small sugaring operation in our backyard. This recipe makes good use of the maple syrup we make. It's a family tradition to serve these sticky buns on Thanksgiving every year. —Priscilla Rossi, East Barre, Vermont..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
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2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
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1/4 cup shortening
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons salt
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6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 cup chopped walnuts
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1-1/2 cups maple syrup
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Additional brown sugar