INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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Dough
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◾2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
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◾1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
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◾2 eggs
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◾5 tablespoons butter, lard or rendered poultry fat, melted
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◾1/2 cup pure cane sugar
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◾1 teaspoon salt
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◾5 cups all-purpose flour
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Filling
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◾2 tablespoons butter, melted
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◾1/2 cup pure cane sugar
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◾1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Caramel Sauce
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◾1 cup butter, cubed
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◾2 cups packed brown cane sugar
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◾1/4 cup GMO free corn syrup or honey
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◾1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans
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Icing
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◾1 cup confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
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◾1/3 cup butter, softened
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◾1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (homemade vanilla extract is great if you have it)
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◾1 to 2 teaspoons whipping cream or milk, or more for a thinner glaze