"Morning buns take an easier version of croissant dough and cover them with a cinnamon-orange sugar. They can be started the night before...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter (plus more for the bowl, at room temperature)
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1 1/2 cups warm water (100°F to 110°F or 35°C to 45°C)
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4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (divided, plus more for dusting)
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1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons table salt
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2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter (melted)
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1 cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating the muffin pan)
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2 tablespoons orange zest (preferably organic)
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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Pinch salt
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All-purpose flour (for dusting)
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3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter (melted, plus more for greasing the muffin pan and spatula)