STATE FAIR WINNER CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS !

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The 2003 Iowa State Fair Winner! These are made the old fashioned way with yeast, and are so worth the time it takes! What a way to impress company or for a holiday breakfast.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
2 tablespoons fast rising yeast
flour
2 1/4 cups hot water (120 to 130 F)
9 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped pecans
1 lb butter (4 sticks, 2 cups)
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups pecans

Steps:

  • For Rolls:.
  • Cream butter, sugar and salt. Add eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, combine yeast and 4 cups flour; mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture to butter/sugar mixture, then add the hot water. Mix well and add an additional 3-1/2 to 4 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time, until soft smooth dough forms. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 3 equal portions. For each portion: roll out to an 8x14-inch rectangle. Brush with 3 tablespoons melted butter. Combine 1 cup sugar with cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar and 2/3 cup pecans on each rectangle. Roll up from short side. Cut each roll into 8 slices.
  • For Caramel Syrup:.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Stir until blended.
  • Place 1 cup caramel syrup and 1 cup pecans in each of three 13x9-inch pans. (or 1/2 cup syrup and 1/2 cup pecans in 8-inch square baking pans). Place 8 rolls per 13x9-inch pan, or 4 rolls per 8-inch pan, cut side down. Cover and let rise until double, about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Bake at 325ºF for 15 to 20 minutes for 8-inch pans and 20 to 25 minutes for 13x9-inch pans. Cool slightly before turning out of pan.

Young Brown
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I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but these rolls were still really good. The dough was light and fluffy, and the pecans added a nice flavor.


Zeewon Adhikary
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These rolls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone always loves them.


Almustapha said
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I've made these rolls several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dessert.


Draven Ridder
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I love this recipe! The rolls are always a hit with my friends and family. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.


Syed Atif shah Bukhari
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These rolls were amazing! The caramel filling was perfectly sweet and gooey, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Rezaun Nabi Shajol
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The dough was a bit difficult to work with, but the final product was worth it. The rolls were delicious and everyone loved them.


Danin Guffey
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rolls turned out perfectly. They were so light and fluffy, and the caramel filling was gooey and delicious. I definitely recommend this recipe!


Moaz Mohamed
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These rolls were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Qureshi Typing
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The caramel filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall these rolls were delicious. The dough was light and fluffy, and the pecans added a nice flavor.


Thanu Thanushan
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These caramel pecan rolls were a hit at my family gathering last weekend! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The caramel filling was gooey and sweet, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again soon.