Name: Cinnamon-Date Buns
Yield: Makes 16
Ingredients: 16 Medjool dates, pitted (about 8 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup whole milk; 4 tablespoons honey, divided; 1 envelope active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons); 2 large egg yolks; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 cup spelt flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature, plus melted butter for bowl and brushing; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cinnamon-Date BunsPeden & Munk

Yes, the dough is buttery, but replacing the brown sugar with pureed dates is a nutritional game-changer.

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