1/2 c. milk, scalded
3 tbsp. Crisco
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 sm. yeast cube
2 tbsp. lukewarm water
2 1/2 c. flour
1 egg

Mix milk, Crisco, sugar, and salt; cool. Soften yeast in water and mix in. Add 1/2 of the flour and mix. Add eggs. Continue adding flour. Knead 10 minutes; let rise 1 hour. Form into individual rolls.

TOPPING:

1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. water
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix topping ingredients. Put on bottom of casserole dish. Place rolls on top. Let raise until double in size. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.