Dough Mixture:
4 eggs
6 ounces sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups milk, lukewarm
4 ounces margarine
8 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons yeast
Filling:
4 ounces margarine
2 cups brown sugar
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup pecans, chopped
Icing:
4 cups powdered sugar
4 ounces margarine
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon almond extract
In a large mixing bowl beat the eggs, sugar, and salt for the dough mixture. Combine the warm mile and margarine and add to the egg mixture. Slowly add 4 cups flour and beat well. Add the yeast and mix thoroughly. Add the remaining 4 cups flour and mix on medium speed for 7 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise to double its size, about 1 hour.
Roll the dough into a 1 1/2 by 2-foot rectangle.
