3 3/4 c. unsifted flour
1 c. butter, melted
1 c. dairy sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. + 2 tbsp. sugar
Confectioners' sugar frosting
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans or almonds

Mix flour, butter, sour cream, eggs, salt and vanilla. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add to flour mixture; beat until smooth. Cover and chill thoroughly, from 2 to 24 hours. Divide dough in half; keep half chilled. Roll out other half to an 8"x12" rectangle. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Fold into thirds, like a letter. Repeat rolling dough to an 8"x12" rectangle and sprinkling with sugar 2 more times. Roll into an 8"x12" rectangle and cut into 3/4" x 4" strips. Twist strips twice; place on greased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and sugar. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool. Glaze with confectioners' sugar frosting and sprinkle with pecans or almonds.