Caramel Rolls Recipe

[Dawn]

So sweet! try this!

Dough Ingredients:​

• 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 45°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Caramel Sauce Ingredients:​

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup honey or light corn syrup

Filling Ingredients:​

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:​

Prepare the Dough:​

1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dough Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
3. Knead Dough: Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Make the Caramel Sauce:​

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and honey or corn syrup. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
2. Cook Until Thickened: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Assemble and Bake:​

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 18x12 inches.
3. Add Filling: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and chopped nuts (if using).
4. Roll Up: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
5. Slice Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
6. Arrange in Pan: Pour the prepared caramel sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish. Place the rolls in the dish, cut side down, leaving space between each roll.
7. Second Rise: Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
8. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Carefully invert the rolls onto a serving platter or individual plates, allowing the caramel sauce to drizzle over the rolls.
10. Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy these delicious caramel rolls!

Tips:​

• Make-Ahead Option: After assembling the rolls in the baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them come to room temperature and rise for about 30 minutes before baking.
• Variations: You can add raisins or other dried fruits to the filling, or top the rolls with additional chopped nuts after baking for extra crunch.

These caramel rolls are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, and they're sure to impress with their gooey caramel goodness!

 

[Kento Nanami]

These caramel rolls look insanely delicious—thanks for sharing the recipe! The gooey caramel topping and soft, cinnamon-filled dough are definitely a breakfast win!

 

[Popsickle]

Deliciously sweet and gooey! Perfect for a cozy treat!

 

[Rain]

So sweet! try this!
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Dough Ingredients:​

• 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 45°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Caramel Sauce Ingredients:​

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup honey or light corn syrup

Filling Ingredients:​

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:​

Prepare the Dough:​

1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dough Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the yeast mixture, sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together.
3. Knead Dough: Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.

Make the Caramel Sauce:​

1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and honey or corn syrup. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
2. Cook Until Thickened: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Assemble and Bake:​

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 18x12 inches.
3. Add Filling: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture and chopped nuts (if using).
4. Roll Up: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
5. Slice Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
6. Arrange in Pan: Pour the prepared caramel sauce into the bottom of the greased baking dish. Place the rolls in the dish, cut side down, leaving space between each roll.
7. Second Rise: Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
8. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Carefully invert the rolls onto a serving platter or individual plates, allowing the caramel sauce to drizzle over the rolls.
10. Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy these delicious caramel rolls!

Tips:​

• Make-Ahead Option: After assembling the rolls in the baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let them come to room temperature and rise for about 30 minutes before baking.
• Variations: You can add raisins or other dried fruits to the filling, or top the rolls with additional chopped nuts after baking for extra crunch.

These caramel rolls are a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, and they're sure to impress with their gooey caramel goodness!

Oh, caramel rolls are such a treat! How do you keep the caramel gooey and not too runny in yours?