Ingredients

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• 2 1/2 tsp yeast (1 package)

• 1 cup warm milk

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup butter (softened, 1 stick)

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 eggs

• 4 cups all purpose flour

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For the Filling:

• 1/4 cup butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 TBS cinnamon

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For the Caramel Topping:

• 8 TBS butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup half and half

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 1 cup chopped pecans

Method

For the Dough:

• Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.

• Add sugar, butter, salt, eggs and flour to the bowl and mix well.

• Once the dough starts to come away from the edges, knead for about 5 minutes (if you are using your hands, dust them lightly with flour to avoid sticking) until a large ball is formed.

• Cover the bowl with a towel and allow to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until dough has doubled in size.

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For the Caramel Topping:

• Combine the butter, brown sugar, half and half, and maple syrup in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat. 

• Bring to a boil and allow to boil for about 3 minutes, stirring often. 

• Remove from heat and pour into the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. 

• Sprinkle pecans all around the caramel.

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For the Filling:

• Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. 

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For Assembling the Rolls.

• Lightly flour your counter top and roll the dough out until it is approximately 16x20 inches, and 1/4 inch thick.

• Spread softened butter all over the dough. 

• Sprinkle brown sugar cinnamon mixture over the top. 

• Carefully roll the dough from the long top edge to the bottom edge.

• Carefully cut the dough into 12 to 16 even cinnamon roll slices. 

• Place them into the prepared baking pan. 

• Cover the rolls and allow them to rise for about 25-30 more minutes. 

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 

• Bake rolls for 30-35 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked throughout. After about 20 minutes cover the rolls loosely with foil so the tops don't get too brown or hard. 

• Remove rolls from oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. 

• Carefully invert the pan onto a large serving platter. The warm topping will melt down the middles and sides. 

• Serve warm.