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Preheat oven to 35*.
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Grease and flour 18 large muffin tins.
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To make the buns: In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
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In a large bowl, on low speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter with the sugar till fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk and the vanilla extract, in three parts, beating until well incorporated.
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Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.
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Bake for 25-28 minutes or a cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and allow buns to cool for about 30 minutes.
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To make the glaze: in a small bowl, stir together the sugar and the water till smooth.
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Drizzle the glaze over the buns and sprinkle generously with chopped nuts.