Description
These homemade pecan rolls are soft, fluffy, and topped with a sticky-sweet pecan glaze. Perfect for brunch or holiday mornings, this pecan rolls recipe features cinnamon brown sugar filling, caramelized pecans, and pillowy dough. Ideal for those seeking comforting breakfast rolls or bakery-style treats at home.
Ingredients
1 cup whole milk
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
½ cup brown sugar (for glaze)
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Warm the milk and mix with yeast and granulated sugar until foamy.
2. Add eggs, melted butter, and salt to the mixture, then stir in the flour gradually.
3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
4. In a saucepan, melt the butter with brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla for the glaze. Stir until smooth and thickened.
5. Pour the glaze into the bottom of a greased baking dish and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
6. Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread with softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
7. Roll the dough into a log and slice into even rolls.
8. Place rolls on top of the glaze in the baking dish. Cover and let rise again until puffy.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
10. Let cool slightly, then invert the pan to let the glaze coat the rolls.
Notes
Use fresh, active yeast for the best rise.
Toast the pecans beforehand to deepen the nutty flavor.
You can prep the night before and refrigerate before baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg