Chef John's Sticky Buns
Ingredients:
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⅔ cup warm water
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⅔ cup warm milk
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 large egg, beaten
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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1 ½ teaspoons fine salt
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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¼ cup white sugar
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1 pinch salt
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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3 tablespoons water
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1 cup chopped toasted pecans
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¾ cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon