Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of warm, sticky pecan rolls fresh from your oven. This easy recipe delivers soft, fluffy dough layered with cinnamon sugar, topped with a rich caramel pecan glaze. Perfect for quick breakfast, brunch ideas, or a sweet dessert.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle yeast and let foam
2. Add egg, butter, salt and gradually mix in flour
3. Knead dough until smooth and elastic
4. Let dough rise until doubled in size
5. Prepare caramel with butter, sugar, cream, vanilla and salt
6. Pour caramel into pan and add pecans
7. Roll dough into rectangle
8. Spread butter and cinnamon sugar mixture
9. Roll into log and slice into 12 pieces
10. Arrange rolls in pan and let rise again
11. Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes
12. Cool slightly and invert before serving
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best dough texture
Toast pecans to enhance flavor
Avoid overbaking to keep rolls soft and gooey
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pecan rolls, easy breakfast, brunch ideas, sweet rolls, homemade pastry