Sweet or Savory Dampfnudel

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Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• ¼ cup white sugar, or as needed
• 1 cup milk, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon brandy, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup warm water, divided
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 dash vanilla extract, or to taste