Old-Fashioned Pecan Rolls (Printable version)
Fluffy rolls with cinnamon sugar filling, glazed with rich caramel and pecans. Perfect for brunch or dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Pecan Caramel Glaze
11 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
13 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
14 - 1/4 cup light corn syrup
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt.
02 - Add lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and a large egg. Stir to form a cohesive dough.
03 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 7 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in volume.
05 - While dough rises, melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, light corn syrup, and salt. Simmer until smooth. Pour glaze into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and evenly distribute pecan halves on top.
06 - Combine packed brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a lightly floured surface to form a 16x10-inch rectangle.
08 - Spread softened unsalted butter evenly over dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
09 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up dough into a log. Slice evenly into 12 pieces.
10 - Place rolls, cut side down, atop pecan caramel glaze in prepared pan.
11 - Cover and let the shaped rolls rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
12 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
13 - Allow rolls to cool in pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter to reveal the glazed pecans. Serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Uses simple pantry ingredients you probably already have
- No fancy tools required a basic bowl plus a rolling pin
- Showstopper for brunch but easy enough for a sweet breakfast treat
- Irresistibly sticky caramel pecan topping with that home-baked nostalgia
02 -
- High fiber from pecans and whole milk makes this a filling breakfast
- Baked rolls freeze beautifully for up to two months
- Great for making ahead and reheating
03 -
- Always toast your pecans briefly first for upgraded aroma and crunch
- Let your yeast proof and bubble before mixing to guarantee a light dough
- Do not skimp on kneading the dough those extra minutes make rolls fluffy