Tartine Morning Bun

Ingredients

• Orange zest - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 2 tablespoons
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup, softened
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 4 cups
• Eggs - 2
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Active dry yeast - 1 tablespoon
• Milk - 1 cup

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it reaches 110°F. Remove from heat and sprinkle the yeast over the milk, let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, flour, and salt. Add the milk and yeast mixture and stir until a dough forms.
3. Add the softened butter and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Sprinkle the cinnamon and orange zest over the dough.
6. Roll the dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place each piece in a greased muffin tin.
7. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.