Shortcut Cinnamon Buns

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   Preheat oven to 375u00b0F

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   In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and cinnamon.

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   Into a large bowl sift together flour, remaining tablespoon granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

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   Cut butter into small pieces and with your fingertips or a pastry blender blend into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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   In another small bowl whisk together egg and 3 tablespoons milk and add to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.

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   Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and gently knead, 3 or 4 times, until it forms a dough. Pat dough into a 10- by 6-inch rectangle (about inch thick).

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   Brush dough with some remaining milk and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar. Beginning with a short side, roll up rectangle to form a 6-inch log and cut crosswise into 4 pieces.

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   Arrange pieces on a baking sheet, cut sides up, with seams touching. Bake buns in middle of oven until pale golden and cooked through, about 18 minutes.

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   In another small bowl stir together confectioners' sugar and water until smooth and drizzle over warm buns.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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