Description
These Caramel Pecan Rolls are the ultimate treat—soft, 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
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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 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ cup salted butter, very soft (divided, 1 stick)
For the Caramel Sauce:
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¾ cup salted butter (1 ½ sticks)
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1 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed
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⅓ cup honey
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⅓ cup heavy cream
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⅓ cup water
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¼ tsp kosher salt
For the Roll Filling:
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1 ¾ cups pecans, toasted (about 8 oz)
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Dash nutmeg (optional)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Sweet Dough:
Warm 1 cup whole milk in the microwave in 20-second increments until it reaches 105-110°F (about the temperature of a warm bath).
Stir in 1 tbsp yeast and 5 tbsp granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
Whisk in 2 eggs until smooth.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour and salt.
Pour in the wet ingredients and mix using the paddle attachment until just combined. -
Knead and Rise:
Switch to a dough hook (or knead by hand) and gradually add ½ cup softened butter, kneading for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth.
Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size. -
Make the Caramel Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt ¾ cup butter over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, until smooth.
Pour caramel sauce into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the caramel. -
Assemble the Rolls:
Roll out the risen dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle evenly over the dough.
Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices. -
Second Rise & Bake:
Place rolls over the caramel pecan layer. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. -
Flip & Serve:
Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter so the caramel drips over the rolls.
Serve warm and enjoy these soft, sticky, caramel-drizzled pecan rolls!
Notes
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For a richer flavor, let the caramel sauce simmer for an extra 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
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These rolls are best served warm, and the caramel sauce can be a bit messy, so make sure to have napkins ready!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg