Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls

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Robin

Tangzhong*

½ cup (113g) milk, whole preferred

3 tablespoons (24g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour

note: See "tips," below.

Dough

⅔ cup (151g) milk, cold, whole preferred

2 ½ cups (300g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour

1 teaspoon (6g) salt

2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar

2 teaspoons instant yeast

4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, softened

Filling

1 tablespoon (14g) butter, melted

½ cup (107g) light brown sugar, packed

2 tablespoons (14g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour

3 to 4 teaspoons (8g to 10g) cinnamon*

1/16 teaspoon salt

note: Use the lesser amount for stronger cinnamons, like Vietnamese (Saigon); the larger amount for milder cinnamons, like Indonesian/Ceylon.

Icing

3 tablespoons (42g) butter, melted, divided

½ teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract

1/16 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups (170g) confectioners' sugar, sifted

1 to 2 tablespoons (14g to 28g) milk, heavy cream, or buttermilk, enough to thin to desired consistency

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