Homemade Caramel Rolls
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Homemade Caramel Rolls, where pillowy soft dough meets a luscious, buttery caramel glaze infused with hints of vanilla and cream. Each roll is baked to golden perfection, crowned with a gooey layer of caramelized brown sugar and crunchy pecans, offering a deliciously sticky, nutty topping in every bite. With a simple yeast dough and a rich homemade caramel sauce, this recipe is perfect for showcasing your baking skills, whether for a cozy weekend breakfast or a special holiday brunch. Serve these warm and watch as the caramel cascades over each roll, creating a stunning centerpiece that tastes just as good as it looks. Keywords: caramel rolls, homemade sticky rolls, pecan caramel buns, gooey breakfast treats, yeast dough recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Pecans, chopped
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 2.25 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk and 0.5 cup of unsalted butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch. Do not boil.
Add the milk-butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix at low speed until combined.
Add 1 large egg and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add the remaining flour gradually until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, 0.5 cup of unsalted butter, 0.25 cup of corn syrup, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat, stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 0.25 cup of heavy cream. Pour the caramel sauce into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 0.5 cup of chopped pecans evenly over the caramel sauce.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 15x12 inches.
Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of soft butter over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle a mixture of 0.5 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the buttered dough.
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a cylinder. Cut into 12 equal slices and arrange them, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish on top of the caramel and pecans.
Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and baked through.
Allow the rolls to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm, allowing the gooey caramel and pecans to flow over the rolls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 125.7 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 399 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2652 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 693.0 g | 252% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 317.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.2 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 1475 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
