Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
  • 2 c. lukewarm milk, scalded and cooled
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil or shortening
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 c. Gold Medal all-purpose flour*
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
  • 2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
  • 1 c. pecan halves
  • 4 Tbsp. margarine or butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in milk, 1/3 cup sugar, the oil, baking powder, salt, egg and 3 cups of the flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Turn dough onto well-floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
  • Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.)