Pear and Almond Cinnamon Buns

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• 1/3 cup warm milk
• 2-1/2 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

Sprinkle yeast on milk, add a pinch of salt and let proof for 10 minutes

In a mixer bowl, put

• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp salt

Mix well and then add the yeast and 5 whole eggs

When all is blended, start adding

• 2 sticks (8 oz) of softened butter, 1 tbsps at a time.

Keep mixing for 8-10 minutes on mixer.

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Cinnamon Bun Coffee Cake

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• 2-1/4 tsp dry yeast
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup warm milk
• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup melted shortening
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsps good shortening
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1-2 tsp cinnamon
• chopped pecans for filling – optional

Dissolve yeast and sugar in milk in mixing bow.  Add 1 cup flour and beat until smooth.

Chocolate Cinnamon Brownies

Brownie

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• 1/2 cup flour
• 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 6 oz semi sweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup room temperature butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

Grease and flour an 8″ square pan. Mix flour, cinnamon and salt and set aside. Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over simmering water.

In a mixer, beat the eggs and sugar until thick.  Add vanilla.  Stir in flour mixture and blend well. Fold in nuts. Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 for about 30-35 minutes.

Topping

• 6 oz. semisweet chocolate
• 2 tbsps butter
• 2 tbsps heavy cream

Melt all in a bowl over simmering water and stir until smooth.  Pour over brownies. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.