Eggnog Pecan Rolls with Mascarpone Frosting

ACTIVE TIME 55 MINUTES SERVINGS 12 Ingredients HOMEMADE ROLLS:

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 tablespoons sugar

1 packet ( 2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup eggnog

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

2 large eggs PECAN FILLING:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg VANILLA-EGGNOG FROSTING:

1 container (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 tablespoons eggnog Freshly grated nutmeg Instructions Homemade Rolls:Combine the 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt in a large mixing bowl. Warm eggnog and butter to

120°F -130°F in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until combined. Beat in eggs, one at time, beating each until well combined. Add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough clears sides of bowl (dough will be sticky). Knead dough in mixer or turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl. Flip to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Knead a few times by hand. Shape dough into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 10 minutes. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 20 x 15-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.

Pecan Filling: Spread butter on dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Combine the brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl; sprinkle over butter. Roll up dough, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 12 slices. Place slices cut side down in two greased 9-inch round baking pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly on a wire rack.

Vanilla-Eggnog Frosting: Beat the mascarpone, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggnog, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency. Spread frosting over warm rolls. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

Recipe Tip Milk can be substituted for eggnog, and a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish works with this recipe. source: www.wisconsincheese.com