BUTTER PECAN ROLLS 
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. flour
1 egg, beaten
1 stick butter, melted

TOPPING:

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. white Karo
1 c. pecans, chopped

Combine yeast and water. To scalded milk, add shortening, sugar and salt. Cool. Add yeast mixture, beaten egg and 1 cup flour; mix well. Add remaining flour. Grease top with small amount of butter or shortening. Let rise until double (approximately 2 hours). Knead and divide into two parts. Roll out thin on floured board. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Roll jelly roll fashion and cut 1/2". Combine topping in 9"x13" pan. Place cut rolls on top. Let rise 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees until brown. Turn upside down on foil immediately.

 

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