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Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt.
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Set aside.
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In the mixer bowl, stir together yeast and milk.
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Let stand until yeast begins to foam, about 5 minutes.
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Add eggs.
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Attach the flat beater and mixer bowl to the mixer.
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Set to stir and mix until combined.
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Increase to speed 2 and mix in flour mixture, 1/2 cup (125 ml) at a time, until incorporated.
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Remove the flat beater and attach the dough hook.
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Set to speed 2 and add butter, one piece at a time, incorporating each piece before adding the next.
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Continue kneading until dough is smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes.
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Place in a separate large bowl and cover with a towel.
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Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon butter: Place brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and butter in clean mixer bowl.
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Remove the dough hook and attach the flat beater and mixer bowl to the mixer.
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Set to speed 2 and mix until smooth.
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Uncover dough and punch down several times to work out air bubbles.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and roll out into an 18- by 11-inch (45 by 28 cm) rectangle.
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Spread evenly with cinnamon butter, leaving a 1-inch (5 cm) border, and sprinkle with ground pecans.
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Starting with a long side, roll dough up jelly-roll style and pinch ends together.
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Cut into 12 equal pieces and place cut side up in prepared pan.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 to 60 minutes, or until doubled.
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Meanwhile, place oven rack in the middle position and preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Bake until rolls are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 200F (100C), about 35 minutes.
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Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
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Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack.
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Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar and whipping cream.
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Add water as needed until a glaze consistency is reached.
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Place a baking sheet under the wire rack.
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Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve warm or at room temperature.
