Weekend Hazelnut Sticky Buns with Date Caramel

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 20 pitted dates
• 2 cups toasted hazelnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons dark rum