Sticky Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 cup of flour with the yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixer bowl.
2. 2
   Heat the milk with 4 tablespoons of the butter until very warm (120-130°).
3. 3
   Beating at low speed, gradually add the warmed milk and butter to the flour mixture.
4. 4
   Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Beat in the eggs and 1/2 cup of the remaining flour.
6. 6
   Increase the speed to high and beat for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Stir in about 1 1/2 cup of the remaining flour, or enough to make a firm dough. Turn out on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Place in a greased bowl and turn once to grease the surface.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from draft, until double in bulk, about 1 hour. Combine the corn syrup and 4 tablespoons of the remaining butter in a small saucepan.
10. 10
    Stir over low heat until smooth. Divide between 2 (9-inch) layer pans.
11. 11
    Using 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, sprinkle half of it into each pan.