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One-Rise Caramel Rolls

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 30, 2011
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Treat your guests with these caramel rolls that are topped with pecans.

One-Rise Caramel Rolls

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 16
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Ingredients

Topping

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves

Rolls

  • 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages regular active dry yeast
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 2 to 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening. In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients except pecans until well blended; spread evenly in pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over top.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt and yeast. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water and 1/4 cup butter until very warm (120°F to 130°F). Add warm liquid and egg to flour mixture; beat with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough all-purpose flour until dough pulls cleanly away from side of bowl.
  • Step 
    3
    On floured surface, knead dough 3 minutes. With rolling pin, roll dough to 15x7-inch rectangle.
  • Step 
    4
    Spread 2 tablespoons butter over dough. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over butter.
  • Step 
    5
    Starting with 15-inch side, roll up dough tightly; pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. Cut into 12 slices; place cut side down in pan over topping. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Step 
    6
    Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover dough; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 1 minute. Place heatproof serving platter or tray upside down onto pan; immediately turn platter and pan over. Remove pan.

Nutrition

420 Calories
20g Total Fat
6g Protein
53g Total Carbohydrate
21g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Roll
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20g
31%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
60mg
20%
Sodium
310mg
13%
Potassium
180mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
53g
18%
Dietary Fiber
3g
14%
Sugars
21g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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