Serves: 5
Total Calories: 2,026
Yield: 14 to 16 Rolls

Basic Sweet Yeast Dough
TOPPING
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup broken pecans or sliced almonds
FILLING
2 tablespoons softened butter
1-2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

1. For the topping, melt the butter in a 10-inch-round cake pan (or skillet with a heatproof handle). Add the brown sugar, stir well, and spread the mixture in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the nuts on top. Set aside.

2. Place the dough on a lightly floured board and roll into a rectangle about 8-x-16 inches. For the filling, spread the dough with softened butter and sprinke with cinnamon and raisins (if using) evenly on top.

3. Starting at one of the long sides, carefully roll up the dough like a jellyroll, keeping it as even as possible. Pinch the seam together tightly, and set the roll seam-side down on the board.

4. Cut the roll into roughly 1-inch slices (if the ends of the rolls are scraggly, cut them off and discard before you begin slicing). Place the slices cut side down in the cake pan on top of the brown sugar-butter mixture. Cover and let rise about 45 minutes or more, until doubled in size. The rolls will all be touching each other.

5. Place in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the rolls are well browned. Remove the pan from the oven, place a large plate on top, and invert to turn out the rolls. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 2,026
Calories from Fat: 716

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