Pecan Sticky Buns

* Exported from MasterCook *

PECAN STICKY BUNS

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pk Active dry yeast
1/2 c Warm water (105 to 115F)
1 1/4 c Buttermilk
2 Eggs
5 1/2 c All purpose flour
1/2 c Soft butter or margarine
1/2 c Sugar
2 ts Baking powder
2 ts Salt
FILLING:
2 tb Soft butter
1/2 c Sugar
2 ts Cinnamon
1/2 c Melted butter
1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1 c Chopped pecans

SWEET DOUGH:

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
Add buttermilk,eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, butter, sugar,
baking powder and salt. Blend 30 seconds with mixer
on low speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Beat
2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in remaining 3 cups
flour. (Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky)
Knead 5 minutes, or about 200 turns on a lightly
floured board.

Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x7
inch rectangle. Spread each half with 1 tbsp soft
butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp
cinnamon. Roll up halves, beginning at wide side.
Seal well by pinching the seams. Cut each roll into
12 slices. Coat two 9 inch round cake pans with 1/4
cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup
chopped pecans in each pan. Place 12 dough slices in
each pan,leaving a small space between slices. let
rise until doubled. Bake in a preheated 375 F oven
for about 30 minutes. Invert pans onto serving plates.
Makes 2 dozen.

Origin: Hearth and Home Companion Shared by: Sharon
Stevens.



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