WALNUT STICKY BUNS

1 cup butter, divided use
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided use
2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped, divided
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 lb pizza dough

In a small saucepan, melt 3/4 cup of the butter with 3/4 cup of the sugar over medium heat.

Pour into a greased 9-by-13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the walnuts; set aside.

Stir together remaining butter, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and orange zest; set aside.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to make an 18-by-12 inch rectangle. Sprinkle with walnut mixture. Starting at long side, tightly roll up, pinching seam to seal. With serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces; place cut side down in prepared dish. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes.

Bake in the center of a 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 25 minutes or until golden and tops sound hollow when tapped. Let stand for 5 minutes. Invert onto platter to serve.

Makes 15 buns
Source: California Walnut Commission