Description
These Caramel Pecan Rolls are the ultimate treatโsoft, fluffy brioche dough swirled with a sticky, buttery caramel sauce and loaded with toasted pecans. Perfect for a decadent breakfast, brunch, or special dessert, these homemade pecan sticky buns taste just like they came from a bakery!
Ingredients
For the Sweet Dough:
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1 cup whole milk, warm
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1 tbsp active dry yeast
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5 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 cup salted butter, very soft (divided, 1 stick)
For the Caramel Sauce:
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3/4 cup salted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
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1/3 cup honey
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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1/3 cup water
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
For the Roll Filling:
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1 3/4 cups pecans, toasted (about 8 oz)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Dash nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Dough
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Warm 1 cup whole milk in the microwave in 20-second increments until it reaches 105-110ยฐF (about the temperature of a warm bath).
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Stir in 1 tbsp yeast and 5 tbsp granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
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Whisk in 2 eggs until smooth.
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In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt.
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Pour in the wet ingredients and mix using the paddle attachment until just combined.
Step 2: Knead and Rise
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Switch to a dough hook (or knead by hand) and gradually add ยฝ cup softened butter, kneading for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth.
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Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
Step 3: Make the Caramel Sauce
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In a saucepan, melt ยพ cup butter over medium heat.
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Stir in brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until smooth.
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Pour caramel sauce into a greased 9ร13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the caramel.
Step 4: Assemble the Rolls
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Roll out the risen dough into a 12ร18-inch rectangle.
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In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.
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Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.
Step 5: Second Rise & Bake
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Place rolls over the caramel pecan layer. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
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Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
Step 6: Flip & Serve
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Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter so the caramel drips over the rolls.
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Serve warm and enjoy these soft, sticky, caramel-drizzled pecan rolls!
Notes
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Make-Ahead: Prepare the dough the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Reheating: Warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for a fresh-baked taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg