4 3/4 to 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1 tablespoon half-and-half or light cream

Vanilla Glaze
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon light-colored corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons light cream