INGREDIENTS
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For the Dough
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4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 1/4 teaspoons instant dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet, I use Red Star Platinum)
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pinch salt, optional and to taste
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (3/4 of one stick)
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3 large eggs, lightly whisked
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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For the Filling
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1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), very soft - let it sit out while dough rises
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1 to 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
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about 3 teaspoons cinnamon (I used almost 5 teaspoons)
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For the Cream Cheese Frosting - batch may be halved
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 pound confectioners' sugar (4 cups)