"Nothing beats buttery sweet rolls fresh from the oven—and you get the pleasure of filling your house with their warm, yeasty scent as they bake...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons warm water (105-115°F) plus 2 teaspoons water at room temperature
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1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
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1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar
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5 to 5 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon finely grated fresh orange zest
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing bowl
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4 large eggs at room temperature 30 minutes, or submerged in a bowl of warm water (105°F) 5 minutes
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Special equipment: an instant-read thermometer (for checking water and milk temperatures); a stand mixer with paddle and dough hook attachments; a clean kitchen towel (not terry cloth); parchment paper
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Accompaniment: orange butter