Cardamom sweet rolls Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 3/4 cup milk, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cardamom seeds, crushed using a mortar and pestle, divided
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 - 4 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup butter, softened, plus some to butter a bowl, divided
• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons toasted chopped hazelnuts