Pecan Twists

Name: Pecan Twists
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

10 ingredients

4 steps

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.