INGREDIENTS
•
2 1/4 teaspoon (1 packet) instant yeast
•
1/4 cup warm water
•
2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for sprinkling work surface
•
2 T. granulated sugar
•
2 t. baking powder
•
1/2 t. salt
•
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, divided (cube 2/3 cup and melt the rest)
•
1 egg
•
1/3 cup milk, scalded then cooled to room temperature
•
1 firmly packed cup brown sugar
•
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted