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Sunday Morning Sweet Rolls

Sunday mornings are even better when you start them off with fresh homemade rolls just oozing with a whole lot of carmel goodness.  These nutty carmel rolls are a great addition to your Sunday brunch or they are equally as sweet on their own.

Ingredients

Rolls:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 envelopes rapid rise yeast
  • 7-1/2 to 8 cups Swany White Flour
  • 2-1/4 cups very warm water 120° to 130°F
  • 9 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2 cups 8 ounces chopped pecans

Caramel Syrup:

  • 2 cups 1 pound butter
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups 12 ounces whole pecans

You will also need three 9×13 pans that have been buttered.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, and salt. Once combined well, slowly add the eggs and mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine yeast and 4 cups of the flour; mix well.
  3. Next combine the flour mixture with the butter mixture, and then add water. Mix these well, then slowly add an additional 3-1/2 to 4 cups of flour (no more than one cup at a time), until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out on to a  floured surface and knead until smooth.
  5. Cover and allow the dough to rest for about 10 minutes, then divide into 3 equal portions.
  6.  Each portion should be rolled out to a rectangle 8×14 rectangle on a lightly floured surface, and should be brushed with 3 tablespoons melted butter.
  7. Next, mix 1 cup sugar with cinnamon and then sprinkle about 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar and about 2/3 cup chopped pecans on each piece.
  8. Roll up the dough from long side and cut each roll into 8 slices.
  9. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Stir until blended.
  10. Add 1 cup caramel syrup and 1 cup pecans in each of the 13 x 9-inch pans.
  11. In each pan, place 8 rolls with the cut side down.
  12. Cover pans and let rise until they have doubled in size.  This should be about 45 to 50 minutes.
  13. Bake rolls  at 325°F for  20 to 25 minutes and cool slightly before turning out of pan.