Caramel Rolls Recipe

This recipe for handmade caramel rolls is just what you need if you’re seeking a warm, gooey delicacy that melts in your lips. These rolls, which are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, are made with fluffy dough, a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, and a creamy buttery caramel sauce on top. Caramel rolls deliver a bakery-quality delight straight to your kitchen, whether you’re entertaining or indulging yourself.

Caramel Rolls Recipe

Recipe by Chef Sadat KhizarCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Caramel Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

• 1 cup warm milk

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 large eggs

• For the Filling:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

• For the Caramel Sauce:

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/4 cup light corn syrup

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
• Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
• Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
• Stir in brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth.
• Pour the caramel sauce into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
• Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
• Spread softened butter over the surface.
• Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the butter.
• Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls.
• Arrange the rolls cut side down over the caramel in the baking dish.
• Cover and let them rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Let the rolls cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter so the caramel is on top.
  

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Serving Suggestions

• For the ultimate creamy, melt-in-your-mouth experience, serve warm caramel rolls directly from the oven.
• With tea or coffee: For a comfortable morning, these go well with a steaming cup of herbal tea, coffee, or latte.
• Finished with extras: For dessert, top with one scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• Special occasions: Perfect for any morning you want to feel a bit more special, including birthdays, brunch parties, and holidays.

Saving Suggestions

• Ideas for Savings
  Prepare your own dough: Use this simple homemade recipe instead of store-bought dough to save money and get fresher results.
• Purchase ingredients in bulk: Take advantage of sales to stock up on baking necessities like flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
• Caramel rolls are a great way to preserve leftovers! To avoid waste and enjoy later, wrap each one separately and keep in an airtight container.