State Fair Winner Caramel Pecan Rolls Recipes

STATE FAIR WINNER CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS !

Steps:

• For Rolls:.
• Cream butter, sugar and salt. Add eggs.
• In a separate bowl, combine yeast and 4 cups flour; mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture to butter/sugar mixture, then add the hot water. Mix well and add an additional 3-1/2 to 4 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time, until soft smooth dough forms. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk, about 45 to 50 minutes.
• Divide dough into 3 equal portions. For each portion: roll out to an 8x14-inch rectangle. Brush with 3 tablespoons melted butter. Combine 1 cup sugar with cinnamon to make cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar and 2/3 cup pecans on each rectangle. Roll up from short side. Cut each roll into 8 slices.
• For Caramel Syrup:.
• Melt butter in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Stir until blended.
• Place 1 cup caramel syrup and 1 cup pecans in each of three 13x9-inch pans. (or 1/2 cup syrup and 1/2 cup pecans in 8-inch square baking pans). Place 8 rolls per 13x9-inch pan, or 4 rolls per 8-inch pan, cut side down. Cover and let rise until double, about 45 to 50 minutes.
• Bake at 325ºF for 15 to 20 minutes for 8-inch pans and 20 to 25 minutes for 13x9-inch pans. Cool slightly before turning out of pan.

EASY CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Stir pecans, 2/3 cup brown sugar, the corn syrup and 2 tablespoons melted margarine in rectangular pan, 13X9X2 inches; spread evenly.
• Stir Bisquick and milk until dough forms; beat 20 strokes.
• Place on surface dusted with Bisquick; gently roll in Bisquick to coat.
• Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
• Roll dough into 15X9 inch rectangle.
• Spread 2 tablespoons softened margarine over dough.
• Stir together 1/2 cup brown sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
• Roll up dough tightly, beginning at 15-inch side.
• Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal.
• Cut into twelve 1 1/4-inch slices.
• Arrange with cut sides down on mixture in pan.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Immediately turn upside down onto heatproof serving plate; let pan remain over rolls for a few minutes.
• Serve warm.

(IOWA STATE FAIR) SWEET DOUGH CARAMEL CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• For Rolls:
• Dissolve yeast in warm water, in a large mixing bowl; let rest 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add dry milk, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla and egg; mix well. Gradually add in enough flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat.
• Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until doubled in bulk.
• While dough is rising, make Caramel Pecan Mixture:
• Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and cream in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and pour an equal amount of hot syrup into two 8 x 8-inch greased pans.
• Sprinkle toasted pecans on top of syrup.
• Set aside.
• Punch dough down.
• Roll out onto a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin to a 16 x 12-inch rectangle.
• To apply Cinnamon Filling, spread 1/4 cup butter over surface.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over dough.
• Roll up jellyroll style.
• Slice into 8 rolls.
• Place 4 rolls, cut side down, in each of the 2 pans, on top of Caramel Pecan Mixture.
• Cover and let rolls rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.
• Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
• Invert rolls on to serving plate or parchment paper.
• *To toast pecans, spread on a shallow baking sheet and bake in 350ºF oven for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring once.
• Remove from oven.

CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS

Steps:

• FOR THE DOUGH: In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Set aside to COOL to 120 to130 F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast.
• Add cooled cornmeal mixture; beat on low until smooth.
• Add eggs and 1 cup of flour; mix for 1 minute.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• FOR THE TOPPING: Combine the first three topping ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into TWO greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pans.
• Sprinkle with pecans; set aside.
• Punch dough down; divide in half.
• Roll each into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle; spread with butter.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
• Roll up dough from one long side; pinch seams and turn ends under.
• Cut each roll into 12 slices.
• Place 12 slices, cut side down, in each baking pan.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 375 F.
• for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let cool 1 minute; invert onto a serving platter.
• Yield: 2 dozen.