Melt in Your Mouth Pecan Rolls
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat with these *Melt in Your Mouth Pecan Rolls*! Featuring a fluffy, homemade yeast dough rolled with a decadent cinnamon-pecan filling, these rolls are baked to golden perfection atop a luscious caramel glaze. Each bite is a heavenly combination of buttery sweetness, warm spices, and the rich crunch of toasted pecans. The recipe includes a simple yet irresistible caramel sauce that bubbles into gooey perfection in the oven, ensuring the rolls emerge sticky, glossy, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence, these pecan rolls are best served warm out of the oven for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 third cup Granulated sugar
- 1 packet Active dry yeast
- 0.25 cup Warm water
- 1 Large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 1.5 cups Pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it is just warm but not boiling. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and granulated sugar, stirring until melted. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm.
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast mixture, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel sauce by combining the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and light corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and bubbling. Pour the sauce evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, then sprinkle half the pecans on top.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread the remaining tablespoon of butter over the dough.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining chopped pecans with the ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut it into 12 equal pieces and arrange them, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish on top of the caramel and pecans.
Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes, until they are puffy.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the baking dish onto a serving platter to allow the caramel and pecans to glaze the tops. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 123 mg | 3% | |
*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.
