Cinnamon Pecan Rolls Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tbsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees )
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 -5 cups unbleached all-purpose white flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 cups chopped pecans or 2 cups walnuts
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar , sifted
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1995.28 Kcal (8354 kJ)
Calories from fat	1111.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	123.53g	190%
Cholesterol	164.1mg	55%
Sodium	1019.91mg	42%
Potassium	1828.97mg	39%
Total Carbs	207.67g	69%
Sugars	100.22g	401%
Dietary Fiber	11.68g	47%
Protein	27.36g	55%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	201.1mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	449.21 Kcal (1881 kJ)
Calories from fat	250.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.81g	190%
Cholesterol	36.95mg	55%
Sodium	229.62mg	42%
Potassium	411.77mg	39%
Total Carbs	46.75g	69%
Sugars	22.56g	401%
Dietary Fiber	2.63g	47%
Protein	6.16g	55%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	1.8mg	44%
Calcium	45.3mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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