Santa'S Sticky Buns

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rise yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 8 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups milk, plus
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 12 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 (6 ounce) can pecans, chopped (optional)
• 4 teaspoons cinnamon

1. In large bowl, combine yeast, salt, 2 cups flour and 2/3 cup sugar.
2. Heat 2 cups of milk and 6 T butter. Gradually beat liquid into dry ingredients until blended.
3. Increase speed; beat 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes.
4. Stir in 5 cups flour. Knead dough 10 minutes. Shape dough into ball. Cover and let rest for about 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, melt 6 T butter. Mix nuts, cinnamon and 1 1/2 cups sugar.
6. Grease roasting pan.
7. Cut dough in half and roll into 20 x 10-inch rectangle. You shouldn't need flour to roll dough.
8. Brush dough with 1/3 of the butter; sprinkle with half of cinnamon/sugar mixture. Roll into jelly roll fashion. Slice crosswise.
9. Repeat with other half of dough. Cover and let rise 30 minutes in pan.
10. Then brush with remaining butter. (If necessary, melt some more butter and pour over rolls).
11. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
12. For Glaze: In cup, mix powdered sugar with 4 t milk. Brush glaze over hot rolls.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/santas-sticky-buns-184568 (may not work)