Makes 8 rolls
1-1/4 .........................teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 ............................cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water
2 ...............................tablespoons sugar
2 ...............................tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1/8 ............................teaspoon salt
1 to 1-1/4 ................cups all- purpose flour
TOPPING:
2 ..............................tablspoons butter
1/4 ............................cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 ........................teaspoons 2% milk
1 ..............................teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 ...........................teaspoon rum extract
FILLING:
1/4 ...........................cup chopped pecans
1/4 ........................... cup packed brown sugar
2 ..............................tablespoons butter , melted
1/4 ...........................teaspoon rum extract
1 In a large bowl , dissolved yeast in warm water . Add the sugar , egg , salt and 1/2 cup flour . Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes or until smooth . Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2 Turn onto a lightly floured surface ; knead until smooth and elastic , about 6 to 6 minutes . Place in bowl coated with cooking spray , turning once to coat the top . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled , about 1 hour .
3 FOR TOPPING : In a small saucepan , melt butter over medium heat . Stir in brown sugar , milk , flour and extract . Bring to a boil ; cook and stir until smooth . Remove from the heat . Pour into a 9-inch round baking pab coated with cooking spray ; set aside .
4 Punch dough down . Turn onto a lightly floured surface ; roll into an 8-inch square . Combine filling ingredients ; spread over dough to within 1/2-inch of edges . Roll up jelly-roll style ; pinch seam to seal . Cut into 8 slices . Place rolls cut side down in perpared pan . Cover and let rise until doubles , about 30 minutes .
5 Bake at 350* for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown . Immediately invert onto serving platter . Serve warm .
If you enjoy something sweet for breakfast , you can't beat these buttery rum rolls ... you can have them for a light snack with milk , tea or coffee .
Heart Healthy
