Grandmother Stougaard's Caramel Pecan Sweet Rolls

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat just until a skin starts to form on the top; remove from heat. Stir in ¼ cup margarine and salt. Cool until lukewarm.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place ⅛ cup warm water in a small bowl; stir in ½ teaspoon white sugar. Sprinkle yeast over surface; let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat cooled milk and yeast mixtures together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add egg; beat well. Stir in flour, ½ cup at a time, using a large wooden spoon, mixing well after each addition until a dough forms; transfer to a floured surface. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if necessary, about 8 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover bowl; let rise until doubled in volume, 1 to 2 hours.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Punch down dough and let rest on the counter while you prepare the caramel topping.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine brown sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, corn syrup, and 1 ½ tablespoons water in a medium bowl until smooth; spread an even layer in the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish. Top with pecan halves, placed in rows facing upside down. Set aside.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 9x12-inch rectangle; spread with 2 tablespoons margarine. Combine ¼ cup white sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over margarine. Roll up dough to form a log, starting at one long end. Pinch seam together to seal. Cut roll into 1-inch rounds; place rounds into the prepared baking dish. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Place a cutting board or a clean cookie sheet over baking dish and invert to release rolls while still warm so caramel topping is on top.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)