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Dough Materials:

• 1 cup warm whole milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 2 3/4 cup flour (plus additional for dusting)
• Pinch of salt
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract

Filling Materials:

• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. cinnamon

Glaze Materials:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3-4 tbsp. heavy cream

Process:

1. Into a cup of warm milk add in the dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar. Mix slightly and set aside to activate.
2. Into the bowl of a standing mixer add in the flour, salt and remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Give it a rough mix.
3. Add in the activated yeast and using a dough hook attachment start to mix on low.
4. Add in the unsalted butter, egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix on low for 4-5 minutes until everything is combined and the dough starts to attach to the dough hook. The dough should be tacky but if it is not sticking together add in 1-2 tbsp. of flour.
5. Remove dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead to pull it together.
6. Grease a bowl with some neutral oil and place the dough into the bowl. Flip it once or twice to coat in oil.
7. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 60-70 minutes or until doubled in size.
8. In a small mixing bowl combine the 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tbsp. of cinnamon. Set aside until ready to use.
9. Once dough has risen remove it onto a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, also lightly covered in flour, roll the dough out to a rectangle about 12 inch long by 14 inch wide.
10. Spread the 6 tbsp. of softened flour over the surface.
11. Top with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
12. Starting at the top of the dough start to roll the dough towards you to make a log (watch video for visual).
13. Separate into 8 equal (or as equal as you can get them) pieces and place on a lightly buttered pan. I like to use a 13 x 9 inch pan for this but use whatever you have on hand.
14. Cover and set aside to rise for another 30- 40 minutes.
15. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and bake for 30-35 minutes.
16. Let cool slight and then cover with glaze (combined powdered sugar with heavy cream).
17. Plate and ENJOY!