"Sticky buns. Caramel rolls. Whatever you call cinnamon rolls covered in buttery caramel deliciousness, is fine by me. Just give me one...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups whole milk, at room temperature, between 70 and 75 degrees
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3½ tsp active dry yeast
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1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk, slightly beaten
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6 tbsp butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
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6 cups unbleached, all purpose flour
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2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 lb (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds, or any other nut you like (optional)
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7 tbsp salted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp ground cinnamon