INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
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1/2 cup water or milk
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1/4 cup sugar
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6 large eggs
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2 teaspoons salt
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4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for the glaze