INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cups warm water (105°F.)
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3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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6 tablespoons granulated sugar
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two 1/4-ounce packages active dry yeast (5 tablespoons total)
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3 large eggs beaten lightly
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 cup powdered nonfat dry milk
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5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons cardamom seeds, ground in a mortar with a pestle, or in an electric spice/coffee grinder
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an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 2 tablespoons water