Q: In this task, you have to generate the named entities (NER) given its ingredients of the recipe. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
1 cup butter, cubed, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 3 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten, 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115), 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups ground walnuts, 2 cups chopped dates, 1/4 cup 2% milk, 3 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 large egg whites, room temperature, Confectioners' sugar, optional
A:
butter, milk, egg yolks, active dry yeast, warm water, flour, sugar, salt, ground walnuts, dates, milk, sugar, ground cinnamon, egg whites, Confectioners