*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            PECAN STICKY BUNS

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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