Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warm
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (15g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (60g) finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup (115g) pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm milk, a pinch of sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Incorporate flour, remaining sugar, salt, egg, and softened butter. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic (5-7 minutes by mixer).
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  4. Stir together melted butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and pecan halves. Spread evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  5. Punch down the risen dough and roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  6. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar-pecan mixture, pressing it lightly into the butter.
  7. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 even rolls using dental floss.
  8. Place rolls atop the caramel base, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes until tops are lightly golden brown.
  10. Allow the pan to cool for 2-3 minutes before flipping onto a serving platter.