Marks Pecan Rolls Recipes

STUCKEY'S PECAN LOG ROLLS

Steps:

• Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with buttered wax paper; set aside.
• Combine corn syrup, water and sugar in small heavy saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
• Wash down side of pan with pastry brush dipped in hot water frequently, to remove sugar crystals.
• Add candy thermometer.
• Continue to cook until mixture reaches the hard-ball stage (255 degrees F).
• Meanwhile, beat egg white and cream of tarter with heavy duty electric mixer, until stiff but not dry.
• Slowly pour hot syrup into egg white, beating constantly.
• Add vanilla extract.
• Beat until candy forms soft peaks and starts to lose its gloss.
• Spoon fondant into the prepared pan.
• Cut into three strips lengthwise, then crosswise in center.
• Freeze until firm.
• Roll into logs.
• Place back in freezer.
• Line another baking sheet with wax paper, set aside.
• Melt caramels with water in small but heavy saucepan over low heat.
• Stir occasionally.
• Arrange pecans on wax paper.
• Working quickly, drop 1 piece of the frozen fondant into melted caramels to coat.
• While still warm, roll in pecans to completely coat the outside.
• Place on prepared baking sheet to set.
• Repeat with remaining fondant pieces.
• Reheat the caramel mixture if it becomes too thick.
• Cut finished logs into 1/2 inch slices.
• Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container between layers of wax paper or freeze for up to three months.

SIMPLE PECAN ROLLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until well blended. Spread in the bottom of a 9-in. round baking pan. Top with pecans. Place rolls upside down over pecans. , Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Immediately turn onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• Generously grease two 6-cup jumbo muffin tins with softened butter. Set aside. In medium bowl, combine sugars and mix thoroughly until well blended. Set aside. Coarsely chop half of the pecans.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream 3/4 cup butter together with 3/4 cup brown sugar mixture and the salt on medium speed. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add corn syrup and mix until well combined. Divide butter-brown sugar mixture evenly between prepared cups, about 2 tablespoons per cup. Top with four to five whole pecans.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and roll into an 18-by-10-inch rectangle. Brush dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and liberally sprinkle with remaining brown sugar mixture and chopped pecans.
• Beginning with the long side facing you, tightly roll dough away from you into a log; pinch edge of dough to seal. Cut dough crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place each cross-sectional piece into prepared muffin cup and lightly cover with plastic wrap. Place muffin tins in warm place until buns double in size, about 45 to 60 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, centering one rack in the oven and the other directly below, lining rack below with foil.
• Once dough has doubled in size, remove plastic wrap and place on middle rack. Bake until tops are dark brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately invert to cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Let cool slightly before serving.