INGREDIENTS
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1/2 cup water, lukewarm
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup milk
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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6 -7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (I prefer bread flour)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
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3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (part will be used to prepare pans)
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 -3 tablespoons water