INGREDIENTS
1 1/8 cups
water
3 cups
all-purpose flour
3 tbsp
brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp
active dry yeast
1/4 tsp
salt
1 cup
caramel bits, divided
1 qt
water
1/4 cup
baking soda
2 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
4 oz
cream cheese, softened
1/3
confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp
milk