Peach Flip

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, salt, eggs and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
2. 2
   Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours.
3. 3
   Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 24x13-in. rectangle; spread 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 cup peach preserves to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine the pecans, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Sprinkle over preserves.
4. 4
   Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place, seam side down, on two greased
5. 5
   ; curve each roll to form a crescent. With a sharp knife, make a lengthwise slash a third of the way through the center of each to within 2 in. of each end. Spoon 1/4 cup preserves into each roll.
6. 6
   Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.