Jul 14 2026
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Caramel-pecan Roll Recipe

Inspired by Hell's Kitchen Inc.
Time2h 30m
Serves12

The caramel roll at Hell's Kitchen is soft and yielding, just right to soak up plenty of sweet, buttery caramel sauce.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Caramel Sauce

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the frothy yeast mixture, softened butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare Filling

    In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Set aside.

  2. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  3. 8

    Spread Butter

    Spread the softened butter over the rolled dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

  4. 9

    Add Filling

    Sprinkle the brown sugar and pecan mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

Rolling and Baking

  1. 10

    Roll the Dough

    Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Pinch the seam to seal.

  2. 11

    Cut Rolls

    Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices and place them in a greased baking dish.

  3. 12

    Second Rise

    Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.

  4. 13

    Bake

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Caramel Sauce Preparation

  1. 14

    Make Caramel Sauce

    In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly.

  2. 15

    Add Vanilla

    Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.

Serving

  1. 16

    Serve Rolls

    Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the baked rolls before serving. Enjoy!

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