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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- For the Dough:
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110 degrees)
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110 degrees)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 package rapid-rise yeast
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 teaspoons salt
- For the Sugar Coating:
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Glaze:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon water
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