INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons active dry yeast
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3 cups warm water
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1 cup butter, at room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon salt
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8-10 cups flour
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1 cup butter, almost completely melted
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1 cup brown sugar
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1-2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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raisins (optional)
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pecans (optional)
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For the sauce:
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1 1/2 cups butter
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3 cups brown sugar