Pecan Raisin Sticky Buns

INGREDIENTS:
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature
2 eggs • 5 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, softeede
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup raisins, divided
1 1/3 cup chopped pecans, divided

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy (about 10 minutes).

Step 2 Combine the yeast mixture with the buttermilk, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should remain soft and slightly sticky. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).

Step 3 Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x7 inch rectangle. Spread each half with 1 tablespoon softened butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Roll up halves, beginning at wide side. Seal well by pinching the seams. Cut each roll into 12 slices.

Step 4 Coat two 9 inch round cake pans each with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, divide raisins in each pan and chopped pecans in each pan. Place 12 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices. Cover and let rise until doubled.

Step 5 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6 Bake in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Invert pans onto plates and serve.