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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 packages dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm milk (105° to 115°) |
1 tablespoon sugar |
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 cup butter or margarine |
2 eggs, beaten |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Combine yeast, milk, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl; stir well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and salt; stir well. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 20 minutes.
3. Add eggs, vanilla, and remaining flour; stir well. (Dough will be slightly sticky.) Tie dough loosely in a large piece of cheesecloth; drop into a deep pan of cool water (70° to 80°). Let stand 1 hour or until dough rises to top of water. Remove from water. Remove cheesecloth, and shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
4. Combine sugar and pecans; roll each ball in sugar mixture. Twist dough into figure 8 shapes, and place on greased baking sheets. Let stand 5 minutes. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
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