Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1 c. scalded milk, cooled to lukewarm
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 4 c. sifted flour, divided
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp. melted butter or margarine for each of 24 muffin cups
  • 24 pecan halves
  • 1/2 tsp. brown sugar for each of 24 muffin cups

Method

  • Measure warm water into bowl.
  • Sprinkle in yeast and stir until dissolved.
  • Add scalded milk, sugar, salt and oil.
  • Mix well.
  • Add 1 cup of the flour; beat well.
  • Add the eggs, beating well.
  • Gradually add remaining flour while still mixing.
  • Beat until light and bubbly.
  • Cover and allow to rise in a warm place, about 1 hour, until double.