Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (more as needed) 1/3 cup sugar 2 packages rapid rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs 1 cup maple syrup 1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt.
Heat milk, water and 5 tablespoons butter until very warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F). Stir into dry ingredients. Stir in eggs and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover and let rest on a floured surface for 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 32 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter, then dip balls in butter.
In the bottom of a greased 10-inch tube pan with non-removable bottom, evenly layer 1/3 cup syrup, 1/2 cup walnuts and 16 balls. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 1/3 cup syrup.
Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes or until done. Cover with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excess browning.
Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate.
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