Pan Dulce

==Ingredients==
*The Bread
* 1 package dry yeast
* 3/4 cup warm water (105 f to 115 f)
* 3/4 cup Sugar
* 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
*The Topping
* 1 cup Sugar
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup butter or margarine
* 1 egg yolk
==Directions==
#Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let yeast mixture stand 5 minutes. 
#Add 3/4 cup Sugar, melted butter, 2 beaten eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to yeast mixture, and beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until ingredients are well blended. 
#Gradually add 3 1/2 cups flour, beating until mixture is smooth. 
#(Dough will be sticky.) Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. 
#Cover and let rise in a warm place (85'), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
#Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until dough. is smooth and elastic (2 to 3 minutes). 
#Shape dough into 18 balls, and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. 
#Flatten each ball slightly. 
#Combine 1 cup Sugar, 1 cup flour, ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. 
#Stir in egg yolk. Shape mixture into 18 balls; roll each ball to a 3-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. 
#Using a metal spatula, place one circle on top of each roll. 
#(Circles should completely cover the top of each roll.)
#Score through topping and halfway through roll with a sharp knife, forming a swirl or a crisscross design. 
#Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. 
#Bake at 400f for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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