INGREDIENTS
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3 and ½ cups warm water (about 115 degrees F)
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¾ cup sugar
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½ cup vegetable oil
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6 Tablespoons (yes, Tablespoons per original recipe!!) rapid rise/quick yeast
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1 Tablespoon salt
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3 eggs at room temperature
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11 cups all-purpose flour
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2 (15 ounce) cans sweet cherry pie filling
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4 cups powdered/confectioners sugar
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½ cup half and half
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)