Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Serves: 6
Mckayla Mann
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
53
Sweetness
53
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
4 tbsps
Unsalted Butter (softened)3 cup
Pecan (chopped)6 tbsps
Dark Brown Sugar1 tbsp
Ground Cinnamon1 cup
Cream Cheese (4 ounces)1 tsp
Vanilla4 tbsps
Milk1.75 cups
Water (warm)1 cup
Honey2 large
Egg (beaten)6 cups
Flour (plus more if needed)Directions:
1
After the dough comes together, on a well-floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to a 15 by 11-inch rectangle
2
In a mixing bowl add the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon
3
Spread the softened unsalted butter over the dough leaving a 1/2-inch border
4
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the dough
5
Starting with the long side, roll up the dough tightly ending with the seam-side down
6
Cut 10 slices each about 1/2-inch thick
7
Place in 2 (9 by 13-inch) greased baking dishes and cover with a kitchen towel
8
Allow the rolls to rise in a warm environment for an additional 15 to 20 minutes
9
Brush with melted butter before baking Bake at 400 degrees F until the tops are golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes
10
Remove from the oven and brush tops with melted butter and cool on cooling rack
11
Drizzle with prepared cream cheese glaze
12
To make Cream Cheese Glaze: In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla
13
To make Rapid Rolls: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
14
In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the instant yeast, and warm water
15
Let it activate for 5 minutes until bubbly
16
Stir in the honey
17
On low speed, add 1/2 cup melted butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and eggs
18
Slowly add the flour cup-by-cup until fully incorporated and the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl
19
Add more flour if it is too sticky
20
Portion the dough into 24 even servings
21
Form the rolls into desired shape and let rise approximately 20 minutes, or until doubled in size
22
Place the rolls in a cast iron skillet or on a baking sheet
23
Brush the rolls with melted butter
24
Bake for 25 minutes until the tops are golden brown
25
Remove from the oven and brush with more melted butter, and sprinkle with a little salt
26
Cook's Note: This recipe can be used as a traditional loaf bread, pizza dough, and for both savory and sweet rolls