INGREDIENTS
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For the dough:
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
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1 cup warm milk (120° F)
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4 tablespoons granulated sugar
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3 1/4 cups all purpose flour
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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2 rounded tablespoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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For the filling
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3-4 ripe pears, diced (about two cups)
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3 cups water
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 cinnamon sticks
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1 vanilla bean, split
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juice and zest from 1 large lemon
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1 1/2 cups dulce de leche (click here for a homemade recipe or use your favorite store-bought brand)
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons water
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2 9x5" loaf pans (or 4 mini loaf pans)
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Parchment paper