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Best Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• SPONGE:
• 1/2 cup (3.75 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil
• 2 cups milk, scalded (heat to just below a boil), I use 2% milk
• 4 cups (20 ounces) all-purpose flour (I use unbleached)
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast (see note for active dry yeast)
• DOUGH:
• 3/4 cup (3.75 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• FILLING:
• 8-12 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (5.5 ounces) packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional but delicious)
• ICING:
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick, 4 ounces) butter, softened
• Pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups (7 ounces) powdered sugar

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