Maple Nut Twist

1 package Pillsbury Hot Roll mix
¾ c warm water
1 egg
3 T sugar
1 t maple flavor
6 T butter, melted
Filling:
½ c sugar
1 t cinnamon
1 t maple flavor
¾ lb English Walnuts, chopped



In large bowl mix yeast and warm water until yeast is dissolved. Stir in egg, sugar and flavoring. Add the flour mixture. Blend well. Knead on floured surface 2 or 3 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until light and double in size. 30-45 minutes.



Divide dough in 3 balls on lightly floured board. Roll out one ball of dough to fit 12” pizza pan. Brush with 2 T melted butter and sprinkle with 1/3 of filling. Continue in the same manner, forming 2 more layers and ending with filling. Mark with glass to form a 2” circle in center. Cut through dough to outside of glass 16 wedges. Twist each of the 3 layered wedges 5 times. Let rise in warm place 30-45 min until double in size. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 min.

Drizzle while warm with powdered sugar glaze. Serve warm or cold.