2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. warm milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
7 c. flour (1/2 whole wheat, optional)

Mix dry ingredients, reserving half of the flour. Melt butter in milk and soak yeast in warm water. Combine the mixtures, beating well. Gradually add remaining flour and knead until dough is elastic. Place in an oiled bowl and turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise until double. Turn onto floured surface and roll into a large rectangle.

Spread butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans over top. Roll from the long edge and then curve the tube into a circle. Slice through the layers every 2 inches creating a spoke-like design. Let the ring rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. (Check after 20.)