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Mix 2 c. of the flour, 1/3 c. granulated sugar, the salt and yeast in large bowl.
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Add in hot lowfat milk, 1/3 c. margarine and the egg.
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Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
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Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
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Stir in sufficient remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
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Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
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Knead about 5 min or possibly till smooth and elastic.
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Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up.
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Cover and let rise in hot place about 1 hour 30 min or possibly till double.
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Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
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Heat 1 c. brown sugar and 1/2 c. margarine to boiling in 2-qt saucepan, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
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Stir in corn syrup.
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Pour into ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.
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Sprinkle with pecan halves.
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Punch down dough.
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Flatten with hands or possibly rolling pin into rectangle, 15 x 10 inches, on lightly floured surface.
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Spread with 2 Tbsp.
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margarine.
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Mix minced pecans, 1/4 c. granulated sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle proportionately over margarine.
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Roll rectangle up tightly, beginning at 15-inch side.
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Healthy pinch edge of dough into roll to seal.
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Stretch and shape till even.
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Cut roll into fifteen 1-inch slices.
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Place slightly apart in pan.
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Cover and let rise in hot place about 30 min or possibly till double.
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Heat oven to 350 F.
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Bake 30 to 35 min or possibly till golden.
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Immediately turn upside down onto heatproof tray or possibly serving plate.
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Let stand 1 minute so caramel will drizzle over rolls; remove pan.
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Serve hot.
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* If using self-rising flour, omit salt.
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** Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be substituted.
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VARIATION: Lighter Caramel-Pecan Sticky Rolls: For less fat and fewer calories per serving omit 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. margarine, the corn syrup, pecan halves and omit heating brown sugar margarine, corn syrup and pecans.
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Line pan with aluminum foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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Drizzle 3/4 c. light caramel ice cream topping over foil.
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Sprinkle with 2/3 c. minced pecans.
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Continue as directed in steps 4, 5 and 6 except omit the minced pecans from the filling
