Ingredients
1 package dry yeast
1 cup luke-warm water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup scalded milk
Flour
Method
Dissolve yeast in water, let stand ten minutes, add salt, milk, eggs, sugar, shortening, add enough flour to stiffen. Let rise till double in size. Roll out 1/2 inch thick.
Mix 1 stick butter, 1 cup sugar, and enough cinnamon to make a dark paste. Spread on rolled dough, add pecans. Roll up and cut into one-inch slices, place in well-greased pan. Let rise till doubled.
Bake at 300-degrees until brown. While still {hot}, ice with a thin icing of powdered sugar, vanilla, cream & cinnamon.
Powdered Sugar Glaze: In a bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and enough half & half to make drizzling consistency (1 to 2 tablespoons).