Description
Indulge in these Better-Than-Bakery Pecan Rolls, a delightful treat that combines soft, fluffy dough with a rich pecan filling and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, salt, and cinnamon, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the brown sugar, chopped pecans, and cinnamon mixture evenly over it.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pecan Rolls, Bakery Style Rolls, Sweet Rolls, Dessert