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Ingredients
- ¾ cups whole milk, heated to warm (105°F–110°F)
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (from one 1/4-oz package)
- 1 ¾ to 2 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ sticks (¾ cup) cold unsalted butter
- Filling ideas:
- Shredded Mexican-style cheese and jalapenos
- Dark chocolate chips
- Fresh strawberries
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