Pink Praline Roll Recipe

Ingredients

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  2-1/4 tsp active dry yeast

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  1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan, warm milk to body temperature. Remove from the heat and whisk the yeast and 1 tsp sugar into it. Leave for 10 minutes or until it becomes frothy.

2. 2

   In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, salt, and 2 Tbsp of sugar.

3. 3

   Pour in the yeast mixture and eggs and mix until it forms a ball. Knead at medium speed for 5 minutes or until smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add the softened butter and continue to knead for 10 minutes. The finished dough will be smooth and slightly shiny.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place for 1-1/2 hours, or until doubled.

6. 6

   Grease a 9" springform pan and line the base with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to a 14" square.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the crushed pralines over the surface.

9. 9

   Roll the dough up like a Swiss roll, cut it into 1-1/2" thick slices, and arrange cut-side up in the prepared pan.

10. 10

    Cover the pan with plastic wrap and leave to rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes.

11. 11

    Preheat an oven to 350°F.

12. 12

    Brush the rolls with the beaten egg yolk and bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until golden.

13. 13

    Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and then remove the pan and cool completely.