Instructions: Dissolve yeast in warm water for 5 minutes. In large mixing bowl, combine yeast mixture, butter, 1/2 cup flour and salt; beat 5 minutes or until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 cup additional flour to make a soft dough.

Knead dough on floured board, kneading in additional flour to make a smooth, elastic dough. Roll dough into circle approximately 18 inches in diameter; gently lift onto greased baking sheet. Gently toss pears with orange juice and peel. Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; mix gently with pears. Spoon pear mixture onto dough leaving 4 to 5-inch border. Lift edges of dough up and over fruit, leaving a 5-inch circle of pears showing in the center. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown and pears are tender. Drizzle with Orange Glaze while still warm.

Orange Glaze: Combine all ingredients.

Makes 1/4 cup

Always be sure to use ripe pears.

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