1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 egg yolk
1/2 c. milk, scalded & cool
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped pecans
1/3 c. melted butter

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water and set aside. Mix together flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and salt. Cut in 1/2 cup butter. Combine egg yolk, milk and softened yeast. Add to dough; mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Turn dough onto lightly floured board. Punch down. Cover with a towel and let rest 10 minutes. Roll to a 10"x18" rectangle. Spread with melted butter.

Combine cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cinnamon and sugar mixture over dough. Roll as for a jelly roll. Seal edges and cut into 1" slices. Dip slices, one at a time, in remaining cinnamon and sugar mixture. Roll out into 18 (5") rounds. Sprinkle with a few nuts, pressing nuts in gently.

Place in ungreased cookie sheet and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake in 400 degree oven for 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Makes 18.