A fresh take on the ultimate comfort food, these gooey, mouth-watering sticky buns are ideal for the holiday season. The pizza dough makes this recipe a breeze and the orange zest and walnuts, add a delicious tangy crunch.

Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups Sweet Energy Walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 tsp orange zest
1 1/2 lb pizza dough

Directions:
In small saucepan, melt 3/4 cup butter with 3/4 cup sugar over medium heat. Pour into greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the walnuts; set aside.

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

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to make 18- x 12-inch (45 × 30 cm) 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 15 minutes.

Bake in the centre of a 375°F (190°C) oven for 25 minutes or until golden and tops sound hollow when tapped. Let stand 5 minutes before serving and invert onto platter to serve.
Makes 15 buns.

Variation: Festive Sticky Buns