INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup warm water
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1 tablespoon active dry yeast
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6 tablespoons butter
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1/8 teaspoon saffron
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1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
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dash cayenne powder
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3/4 cups milk
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 large egg
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4 1/2 to 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or 1/4 cup butter, melted
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16 large pecan halves, sliced lengthwise