CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS

Steps:

• FOR THE DOUGH: In a saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Set aside to COOL to 120 to130 F.
• In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour and yeast.
• Add cooled cornmeal mixture; beat on low until smooth.
• Add eggs and 1 cup of flour; mix for 1 minute.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• FOR THE TOPPING: Combine the first three topping ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Pour into TWO greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pans.
• Sprinkle with pecans; set aside.
• Punch dough down; divide in half.
• Roll each into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle; spread with butter.
• Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over butter.
• Roll up dough from one long side; pinch seams and turn ends under.
• Cut each roll into 12 slices.
• Place 12 slices, cut side down, in each baking pan.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 375 F.
• for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Let cool 1 minute; invert onto a serving platter.
• Yield: 2 dozen.