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R O L L O U T D O U G H Rem ove the risen dough from bowl and gently roll it out on a very lightly

floured surface, to an i8xi5-inch rectangle. C O A T W IT H B U T T E R Spread the /4 cup melted

butter evenly over dough. P R E P A R E F IL L IN G In a bowl com bine granulated sugar, brown

sugar, Ceylon cinnam on, and a pinch o f salt. Sprinkle evenly on dough. Ceylon cinnam on has a

sw eeter flavor, a softer texture, and lighter color. It is available at

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S P R IN K L E N U T S A N D D A T E S Distribute the V

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cup chopped pecans and the dates over the

dough. “The dates aren’t traditional,” says Scott, “ They’re a delicious surprise that echoes the

flavor of the caramel on top.” F O R M IN T O R O L L Tightly roll the dough beginning at one long

side, keeping the roll as uniform as possible. Pinch the edges to seal the roll. C U T IN T O

P O R T IO N S Using a serrated knife, trim off both ends. Then cut the roll in 12 even slices. “ W hen

you slice the rolls, use a gentle, sm ooth, sawing motion,” says Scott, “ it prevents tearing.”

T R A N S F E R R O L L S T O B A K IN G D IS H Arrange rolls in the baking dish, evenly spacing them

in 4 rows of 3 each. Then use your hands to gently press the rolls into the pecans. “You w ant

them to rise down and out, as well as up,” says Scott. L E T R IS E A G A IN Cover dish loosely

with buttered plastic wrap and let rolls rise until fully doubled (about 60 m inutes). Preheat

oven to 375°F. Uncover and bake the rolls about 40 minutes, rotating the dish once and

tenting loosely with foil if rolls begin to brown too quickly (“ which they probably will,” says

Scott). R E S T A N D S E R V E Let pecan rolls stand on rack fo r 5 minutes. Invert onto serving

platter. If made ahead, reheat, uncovered, 15 to 20 m inutes in a 350°F oven or until warm.

Scott Peacock is executive chef of Watershed Restaurant in Decatur, Georgia. W ant to

learn more? Watch Scott demonstrate this recipe— and his other American Classics— at

bettertv.com.

For additional how-to photos log on to

BHG.com/americandassics.

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