INGREDIENTS: DOUGH INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons salted butter or ghee 3/4 cup milk (I used cow�s milk) 1/4 cup water 3 1/4 � 3 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 envelope �rapid rise� or instant yeast (approx. 2 1/4 teaspoons) 2 tablespoons powdered milk 1 egg, room temperature CARAMEL APPLE + CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING: 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 5 tablespoons salted butter, softened 1 large granny smith, cored and finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional 3/4 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought) DIRECTIONS: DOUGH: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, water, and butter. Heat on high for 1 minute, remove and stir. Continue to heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the butter melts and the milk is warm. If the milk is hot, allow the mixture to sit on the counter for a few minutes. You want it to be warm to the touch before you proceed. In the bowl of an el