Pecan Caramel Rolls

 

1 package active dry yeast

1 c. warm water

¼ c. sugar

1 t. salt

2 T. melted margarine

1 egg

3 ¼ to 3 ½ c. flour

 

1/3 c. margarine

½ c. brown sugar

1 T. corn syrup

2/3 to 1 c. pecan halves

½ c. sugar

2 t. cinnamon

 

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast with the warm water.  Stir in ¼ cup sugar, salt, 2 T. margarine, egg, and 2 cups flour.  Beat until smooth.  With spoon or hand, work in enough remaining flour until the dough is easy to handle.  Place in greased bowl.  Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight (or up to 4-5 days).

Combine melted margarine, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecan halves.  Pour into greased 9x13 pan.  Combine ½ c. sugar and cinnamon.  On floured board, roll out the dough into a 9x15 rectangle.  Spread sugar and cinnamon mix over the dough.  Begin rolling the dough up tightly, starting at the long side.  Seal the edges.  Cut into 1 inch slices and place in the 9x13 pan.  Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until double in size (about 1 ½ hours) Bake at 375 degrees for 25-20 minutes.  Remove from the oven and immediately turn upside down onto a platter.