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INGREDIENTS
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1 cup milk, divided
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2 ( 1/4 ounce each) envelopes dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
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4 cups flour
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1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 sticks butter, cut up
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3 egg yolks, lightly beaten, plus 1 egg yolk, divided
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3 egg whites
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2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon cinnamon, divided
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1 1/2 cups chopped toasted hazelnuts, divided
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1cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla