Christmas morning always calls for something special. I don't know why I'm always drawn to cinnamon rolls, but they just feel like Christmas morning, a present unto themselves. Unwrapping the layers of soft dough and gooey filling, the sticky sweet frosting melting into the swirls and down your fingers... that's Christmas to me. That said, I had an idea this year, that, if it worked, would raise the bar on Christmas morning. Inspired by Tartine's famous morning buns, with a hint of orange and a bonus marzipan swirl hidden inside: indeed, if I could pull this off I just might make it onto Santa's good list. This year and for all eternity. (What? Santa likes morning buns.) I'd argue that these buns are not just for Christmas morning. They'd truly make any day feel like a holiday, whether it is Christmas morning, New Years' brunch, or just any old Tuesday, they're that special. Rather than a traditional cinnamon bun dough, these buns incorporate a more pastry-like base. Think croissant

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