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Ingredients
- 3 cups (361 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2¼ teaspoons instant (rapid-rise) yeast
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups (340 grams) unsalted butter, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices and chilled
- 1 cup (227 grams) sour cream, chilled
- ¼ cup (57 grams) orange juice, chilled
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 1 egg yolk
- For the Filling:
- ½ cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (106 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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