Praline Pecan Monkey Bread

Step 1

Prior to preparing: Place the frozen yeast rolls in a single layer on a platter, and thaw on the counter for 30 minutes. If the rolls are slightly frozen in the middle, they're much easier to quarter. Use a sharp knife and quarter each roll.

Step 2

Toast the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Spread the pecan pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 6-8 minutes. Cool completely

Step 3

To assemble: Spritz a tube pan with cooking spray. [The rolls will rise while baking. A Bundt pan is not quite deep enough for this monkey bread]

Step 4

Mix together 2/3 cup of granulated sugar and 1 Tbsp of ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Toss with the quartered rolls in a large plastic storage bag until evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1/3 of the toasted pecans on the bottom of the tube pan.

Step 7

Layer half of the quartered rolls on top of the pecans in the pan.

Step 8

Sprinkle the first layer of rolls with 1/3 of the remaining pecan pieces.

Step 9

Layer the remaining quartered rolls on top.

Step 10

Sprinkle any leftover cinnamon and sugar over all.

Step 11

Top with the last 1/3 cup of toasted pecan pieces.

Step 12

On the stove top, melt the brown sugar, butter and heavy cream together over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 13

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla or rum extract. The mixture will be hot, handle carefully.

Step 14

Pour evenly over the rolls in the pan. Cover with a damp cloth and allow to rise for 45 minutes.

Step 15

Bake at 350 °F for 35-40 minutes until golden. Rest for 5-10 minutes before carefully inverting onto a platter.

Step 16

All of the gooey praline sauce will drizzle down the sides. Sprinkle the top with sea salt.

Step 17

Pull apart and enjoy!