Pecan Buns or Rolls

To make pecan buns or rolls:

1 1/4 cups milk, scalded

1 pkg yeast

1/4 cup warm water

5 cups sifted flour

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp sugar

3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup raisins
1 cup light corn syrup

Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.  Dissolve yeast in water. Combine milk and yeast. Add 2 cups flour, salt and the 1 tablespoon sugar; beat until smooth. Set in warm place until bubbly. Cream 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup sugar until fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time; beat well. Add yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour and knead until smooth and elastic. cover; let rise in warm place until double in bulk. Divide dough in half. Roll out on floured board into rectangles about 1/4 inch thick. Spread with remaining 1/4 cup butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts and raisins. Roll up like a jelly roll; cut into 2 inch slices. Grease muffin pans; put a few whole pecans in each cup, add syrup about 1/4 inch deep. Place slices in cups, cut side up. Cover; let stand until double in bulk. Bake in a 350 degree oven about 35 minutes or until brown. Turn out of pans at once.  Makes about 24 buns.