Cappuccino Sticky Buns

Butter for greasing pan, plus 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted
    butter or margarine, divided use
1 (.82 ounce - 1 serving) envelope dry cappuccino drink mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 loaf frozen bread dough, such as Bridgford, thawed
    according to package directions

Lightly grease one 9-inch pie pan; set aside.

Mix together cappuccino mix, sugar and cinnamon; set aside.

Sprinkle pecans over bottom of prepared pan.

Divide thawed dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece of dough in melted butter, then in sugar mixture. Coat well. Place coated dough in single layer in pan. Let rise until double in size.

Meanwhile, 15 minutes before baking, heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and invert on serving dish to cool.