Pecan Rolls
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast or brunch treat with these decadent Pecan Rolls, featuring fluffy, buttery dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious homemade caramel-pecan glaze. Perfect for cozy mornings or holiday gatherings, these rolls combine soft, pillowy bread with crunchy pecans and rich brown sugar for an irresistible balance of textures and flavors. The recipe uses simple pantry staples and a few key techniques—like activating yeast and kneading the dough—to achieve bakery-quality results at home. Serve these warm and gooey rolls straight from the oven for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s guaranteed to impress. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this step-by-step guide makes it easy to whip up these irresistible pecan rolls that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it's just warm (about 110°F). Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and the granulated sugar until melted. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and the eggs. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, prepare the pecan caramel topping. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter with the brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir until smooth, then pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the caramel.
Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and an extra 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, if desired.
Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices and arrange them over the pecan caramel topping in the baking dish.
Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes or until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the dish onto a serving platter to release the pecan caramel topping. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.3 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.4 g | 407% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 707 mg | 236% | |
| Sodium | 2686 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 513.3 g | 187% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.9 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 656 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 1746 mg | 37% | |
*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.
