DOUGH:\r\n * 2/3 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F)\r\n * 1 egg yolk\r\n * 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened\r\n * 1/4 cup applesauce, room temperature\r\n * 1/3 cup sugar\r\n * 1/2 teaspoon salt\r\n * 2 3/4 cups bread flour\r\n * 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast\r\nTOPPING:\r\n * 1/4 cup butter or margarine\r\n * 3 tablespoons sugar\r\n * 1 tablespoon milk\r\n * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon\r\n * 1/8 teaspoon salt\r\n * 6 tablespoons sliced almonds\r\n\r\n1. In bread machine pan, place dough ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a floured surface and punch down. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 6-in. circle and place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, combine butter, sugar, milk, cinnamon and salt in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Make a 1/4-in. depression in the center of each loaf with the tip of a wooden spoon. Brush with butter mixture and sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 375 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm.