Sticky Buns

Step 1 -In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water.

Step 2 -Let the yeast mixture stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

Step 3 -Combine the yeast mixture with the buttermilk, the eggs, 2 1/2 cups of the flour, 4 tablespoons of the softened butter, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and the salt.

Step 4 -Stir in the remaining 3 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should remain soft and slightly sticky.

Step 5 -Using the extra flour, dust a work surface. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto the prepared surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

Step 6 -Divide the dough in half and roll each half into 12x7-inch rectangles.

Step 7 -Spread each half with 1 tablespoon of the softened butter each and sprinkle with the remaining sugar and the cinnamon.

Step 8 -Roll up halves, beginning at the wide side.

Step 9 -Seal well by pinching the seams together.

Step 10 -Cut each roll into 12 slices.

Step 11 -Coat two 9-inch round cake pans each with the remaining melted butter, the brown sugar, the raisins, and the chopped pecans.

Step 12 -Place 12 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices. Cover and let rise until doubled.

Step 13 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 14 -Bake in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes, and invert the pans onto plates.

Step 15 -Serve and enjoy!