MADE FROM SCRATCH CARAMEL PECAN

INGREDIENTS:

For the Dough
½ tablespoon instant yeast
½ cup warm milk
3 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup butter, well softened, but not melted
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour
For the Filling
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons butter, softened
For the Pecan Topping
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoons corn syrup
3 Tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:

1. Proof the yeast in the warm milk for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Whisk in the sugar, butter, salt and egg. Stir in the flour until the dough comes together.

2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl and let rise until double in size.

3. Punch the dough down and need a few times until smooth. Combine the ½ cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.

4. Make the Pecan topping by combining the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter in a small saucepan. Heat until almost boiling and the sugar is melted. Pour the mixture into a greased 10 round baking pan and sprinkle with pecans. Set aside …