Hennessy Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Amidst the ephemeral dance of flavors, where velvety notes of cognac embrace the delicate crunch of pecans, and where the warmth of cinnamon orchestrates an exquisite melody, emerges a creation that tantalizes the senses and redefines decadence – the Hennessy Pecan Cinnamon Rolls. In the realm of culinary delights, where innovation meets tradition, let us embark on a journey to craft a masterpiece that pays homage to taste itself.

Ingredients: Unveiling the Ensemble

Ah, the canvas on which our symphony shall be painted! Gather these opulent ingredients:

For the Rolls:

  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup Hennessy cognac

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Hennessy cognac
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Step by Step: Choreographing the Euphony

Part the First: The Dance of Dough

  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it froth for 5 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour until the dough forms; knead until smooth.
  4. Allow the dough to rise, covered, until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Part the Second: Filling in the Crescendo

  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  2. Brush the surface with melted butter.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans generously.
  4. Drizzle the Hennessy like a maestro’s finishing touch.

Part the Third: The Ensemble Takes Shape

  1. Roll up the dough tightly, then cut into rolls.
  2. Place the rolls in a buttered pan, leaving space for expansion.
  3. Cover and let them rise again while preheating the oven.

Part the Fourth: A Golden Overture

  1. Bake the rolls until golden brown and aromatic.
  2. Let them cool slightly as you prepare the glaze.

Part the Fifth: The Culmination

  1. Whisk powdered sugar, Hennessy, and milk until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze generously over the rolls.

 

And there, amidst the fragrant exhalations of cinnamon and pecans, crowned with the ethereal touch of Hennessy, stands your masterpiece – the Hennessy Pecan Cinnamon Rolls. This creation beckons indulgence, a work of culinary art crafted to invoke delight in every bite.