Candied Orange Pecan Rolls
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Serves: 1 dozen rolls
 
Big sweet pecan cinnamon rolls filled with candied orange pieces then topped with a sugar glaze.
Ingredients
For the Sponge
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (about 110 degrees F)
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Dough
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 4 oz. container orange candied fruit
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Oil, for coating bowl
For the Filling
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
For the Topping:
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons orange juice or milk
Instructions
  1. Mix together the sponge ingredients in a mixing bowl. Cover with saran wrap and let set for 30 minutes until it gets bubbly and light.
  2. Add the sponge to a mixing bowl fitted with a dough hook. Add the butter, eggs and honey. Mix until combined with the sponge. Add the salt and flour. Add the candied fruit.
  3. Knead for about 5 minutes with a dough hook until the dough is smooth and satiny. You can also knead the dough on a floured surface by hand. Add just enough flour to get a soft dough. If you add too much flour your dough will be dry.
  4. Cover and let raise until doubled.
  5. Mix up the filling ingredients, all but the pecans. Set aside.
  6. When the dough has doubled in size, roll the dough out on a floured surface about 8 x 12 inches.
  7. Take the filling ingredients and spread over the dough. Sprinkle with the pecans.
  8. Roll up the dough into a cylinder so that it is 12 inches long. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces. Place each roll on a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let raise until doubled.
  9. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 - 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the bread reaches 190 degrees F.
  10. Mix up the topping ingredients while the rolls are baking. Lightly spoon the topping over the rolls. Serve while warm.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/12/22/candied-orange-pecan-rolls/