Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Begin by warming 1 cup of milk to 110°F. Sprinkle 2¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast over the milk and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of cane sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Incorporate ½ cup of room temperature unsalted butter.
- Pour in the activated yeast mixture along with 2 large eggs and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- For the filling, melt ¼ cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan, stir in 1 cup of dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ cup of heavy cream.
- Mix in 1 cup of chopped pecans, then chill the mixture. Blend together ½ cup of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the cinnamon pecan filling.
Baking
- After the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle, spread both fillings, and roll into a log.
- Cut into 9 pieces and arrange in a greased baking dish. Let rise for another 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and pour ½ cup of heavy cream over the rolls before baking.
- Bake for 27-29 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once baked, cool for a few minutes and spread the cream cheese icing over the rolls, topping with chopped pecans.
Nutrition
Notes
These rolls can be prepared the night before and refrigerated for convenience. Ensure your milk is at the right temperature to activate the yeast, and use room temperature butter for optimal mixing.
