Amana RW635T, RL635T, RBG635T manual Caramel Pecan Sweet Rolls

Caramel Pecan Sweet Rolls

Yield: 3 batches of about 1 dozen rolls each 2 cups warm water

2 (1/4 oz. each) pkgs. active dry yeast 1/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten

6to 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar

1tablespoon cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins (optional)

3/4 cup butter or margarine, divided

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, divided 3/4 cup pecan pieces, divided

1.Place water in 1-quart mixing bowl. Heat on Full power for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until temperature of 105° F to 115° F is reached. Dissolve yeast in water. Stir in sugar and salt.

2.Blend in oil and eggs. Mix in flour, 2 cups at a time. Scrape dough from sides of bowl to center. Cover. Let stand for 20 minutes. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, or about 5 minutes.

3.Turn dough out onto lightly floured board. Divide dough into thirds. Roll each third into 5 x 12-inch rectangle,1/4-inch thick. Spread each with butter, as desired. Sprinkle each with mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle raisins on each, if desired. Roll each starting with narrow sides. Cut each roll into dozen 3/4- inch slices.

4.Place 1/4 cup butter in 9 x 2-inch round dish. Heat on Full power for 15 to 30 seconds, or until melted. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup pecans. Place dozen rolls in dish. Repeat with remaining two dozen rolls.

5.Let each dish of rolls rise and cook separately. Place 2 cups of water in 2-cup glass measure in rear corner of oven cavity. Let rise on Cook Level 1 for 5 to 7 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until doubled.

6.Cook, on Cook Level 5 for 4 1/2 to 6 minutes, or until top springs back when lightly pressed with finger. Invert on serving platter. Repeat with remaining rolls.

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