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Scald milk and stir in 6 tbsp butter, 6 tbsp sugar and salt.
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Cool to lukewarm.
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Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in warm water.
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Sprinkle yeast over water mix.
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Let stand in a warm place for 10 minutes.
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Stir once this is done.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk mix and eggs.
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Stir in yeast mix.
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Add four to five cups of flour and mix well.
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With wooden spoon add remaining flour.
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Place dough in a well greased bowl.
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Roll dough over to grease top.
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Cover with a damp cloth and allow to double in size for one hour.
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Punch down and turn out onto floured surface.
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Divide into two, roll each section into rectangles.
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Sprinkle on filling (filling: 1 cup melted butter, 1 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tbsp cinnamon- divided between two rectangles).
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Roll up and slice (a good way to slice pieces is to use a piece of string, place it on the underside of the roll and cross over opposite ends at top, cutting the piece).
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Grease cookie tray with melted butter.
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Place slices in tray, leaving enough space to allow them to expand, but not enough that the filling melts out.
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Place greased waxed paper over slices and allow to double in size again for one hour.
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Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes.
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Remove immediately from tray.
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If desired, buns can be iced.