Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Cakes & Breads

Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

2 hr 30 min12 servingsSource: King Arthur Baking

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

2 hr 30 min

Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls with a gooey pecan caramel bottom. Worth every minute of the rise time.

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter for filling
  • 1/2 cup butter for topping
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar for topping
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  1. 1

    Combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar, melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes. Let rise 1 hour.

  2. 2

    For the pecan topping, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan and scatter pecan halves over the top.

  3. 3

    Roll dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar and cinnamon.

  4. 4

    Roll up tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 equal rolls.

  5. 5

    Place rolls cut-side down over the pecan topping. Cover and let rise 45 minutes.

  6. 6

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden. Immediately invert onto a serving platter so the pecan caramel is on top.

Recipe Source

King Arthur Baking
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