Currant Pecan Rolls

Health score
1%
Currant Pecan Rolls
30 min.
30
145kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Currant Pecan Rolls, a treat that is sure to impress your family and friends! Perfect for gatherings or weekend brunches, these rolls are a harmonious blend of rich flavors and soft textures, making them an irresistible sweet delight. Imagine biting into a warm, gooey roll, where the sweetness of currants mingles beautifully with the crunch of pecans, all enveloped in a soft, pillowy dough. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 30 minutes to get those fresh rolls out of the oven—but it also serves a crowd of 30, ensuring there's plenty to go around!

The secret to the wonderful taste lies in the combination of warm water and active yeast that activate the dough, creating a light and fluffy base. A touch of cinnamon sprinkled throughout adds that comforting warmth and familiar aroma which is bound to remind you of family gatherings or cozy mornings at home. Topped with a luscious mixture of butter and sugar that caramelizes beautifully while baking, these rolls come out of the oven golden, sweet, and ready to be devoured. Whether you enjoy them as a breakfast treat paired with your morning coffee or as a delightful dessert, these Currant Pecan Rolls are sure to enchant anyone lucky enough to have one!

Ingredients

  • packages active yeast dry
  • tablespoons bread flour 
  • cups bread flour divided
  • 1.3 cups firmly brown sugar divided packed
  • 0.3 cup currants 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoon butter melted
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup potatoes cooked mashed
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup evaporated skimmed milk 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • cups warm water (105° to 115°)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine yeast and warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Combine yeast mixture, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt.
  3. Add 2 cups flour, potato, and oil; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended. Stir in enough of the remaining 3 cups flour to make a soft dough.
  4. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over work surface. Turn dough out; knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
  5. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  6. Punch dough down; roll to a 24- x 6-inch rectangle.
  7. Brush with margarine.
  8. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough.
  9. Roll up, starting at long side. Pinch seam to seal (do not seal ends).
  10. Cut into 16 (1 1/2-inch) slices.
  11. Spoon remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  12. Sprinkle currants and pecans over sugar.
  13. Place slices over sugar.
  14. Pour milk around rolls. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  15. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until done.
  16. Let cool 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein8.53%
Fat12.99%
Carbs78.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.04
Glycemic Load
12.07
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.0408695437338%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Delphinidin
0.09mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:144.66kcal
7.23%
Fat:2.11g
3.24%
Saturated Fat:0.28g
1.77%
Carbohydrates:28.67g
9.56%
Net Carbohydrates:27.72g
10.08%
Sugar:11.83g
13.15%
Cholesterol:0.08mg
0.03%
Sodium:87.98mg
3.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.12g
6.23%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.86%
Selenium:8.83µg
12.61%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.57%
Folate:19.17µg
4.79%
Fiber:0.94g
3.77%
Copper:0.07mg
3.58%
Phosphorus:34.22mg
3.42%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.47%
Magnesium:9.85mg
2.46%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.39%
Potassium:75.39mg
2.15%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.06%
Iron:0.36mg
2.02%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.01%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.9%
Calcium:18.59mg
1.86%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.06%
Vitamin K:1.08µg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes