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Cinnamon Rolls

Paired with classic bold cinnamon flavor and rich vanilla icing, the result is truly the ultimate cinnamon rolls. Make this cinnamon roll recipe with King Arthur Baking Company today.

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Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls

Paired with classic bold cinnamon flavor and rich vanilla icing, the result is truly the ultimate cinnamon rolls. Make this cinnamon roll recipe with King Arthur Baking Company today.

Medium2 hr 50 min

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With origins in Japan's yukone (or yudane), tangzhong is a yeast bread technique popularized across Asia by Taiwanese cookbook author Yvonne Chen.

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Unsalted Butter to Olive Oil

2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta

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Unsalted Butter to Plus More Oil to Sear

2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta

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Unsalted Butter to Grill

2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta

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Unsalted Butter to If Desired

2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta

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Milk to Water

1/4 cup (56 grams) milk of choice or water

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Healthy Banana Bread!

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Instant Yeast to Active Dry Yeast

1/2 teaspoon instant yeast or active dry yeast

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza

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Light Brown Sugar to Brown Sugar

2/3 cup (142g) light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting

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Cinnamon to Vietnamese Cinnamon

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon or 2 teaspoons Vietnamese cinnamon*

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Cinnamon Star Bread

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Instant Yeast to Active Dry Yeast

1/8 teaspoon instant yeast or active dry yeast

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Mortadella Pizza Sandwich

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Pure Vanilla Extract to King Arthur Pure Vanilla Plus

2 1/2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons King Arthur Pure Vanilla Plus

Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.

Acceptable

Source: Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake

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Cinnamon Star Bread
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Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza
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Healthy Banana Bread!
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Mortadella Pizza Sandwich
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Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
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Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake
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Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Recipe: Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls

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Cinnamon Star Bread
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Crispy Cheesy Pan Pizza
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Healthy Banana Bread!
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Mortadella Pizza Sandwich
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Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
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Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
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Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake
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Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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