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Cinnamon Pecan Rolls

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

These are the absolute best cinnamon pecan rolls. We make these constantly for clients. The rolls are delicious warm or cold. You can make the recipe by hand if you do not have an electric mixer

List of Ingredients

DOUGH:
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4-5 cups unbleached white all-purpose flour

Filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts

ICING:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice



Recipe

In a small saucepan, scald the milk.
Pour hot milk over the granulated sugar, salt and 1/2 cup of butter.
Cool to lukewarm.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, dissolve yeast in warm water.
Let sit for 5 minutes until yeast is bubbly.
Add milk mixture to yeast and stir to mix.
With a whisk, beat in eggs.
Fit your mixer with a dough hook, add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing until smooth.
Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
Knead, adding small amounts of flour as necessary until the dough is smooth and elastic but not sticky.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Punch down.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
Roll dough into a rectangle about 15x22 inches.
In a small bowl mix together the melted butter and brown sugar, Using a spatula, spread this over the dough up to 1/2 inch from the edges.
Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the sugar and butter.
Top with a layer of nuts.
Roll dough up lenghthwise to make a log and pinch edge to seal.
Slice dough evenly into 12 pieces.
Place each piece cut side down on baking sheets 1 inch apart and let rise, covered with parchment or plastic for 15 minutes.
Bake rolls until lightly browned on top- about 30 minutes.
Remove from oven To prepare icing, beat 4 tablespoons of butter with the powdered sugar and lemon juice until fluffy.
Using a spatula, smear the icing on top of the warm rolls.