Butterscotch Sticky Buns

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time: 0:30
Categories : * Make-Ahead * Vegetarian * Staff Favorite

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces unsalted butter�6 tablespoons softened
-- -- 2 tablespoons melted
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour -- plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Scotch whiskey
2 1/2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cr�me fra�che
1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon baking powder

1. Make the Dough: In a glass measuring cup, heat the milk in the microwave
until warm, 1 minute. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with
the paddle, combine the warm milk and the yeast. Add the granulated sugar
and the 6 tablespoons of softened butter and mix at medium speed until the
butter is broken up, 1 minute. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the
flour and salt and mix at low speed until incorporated, about 2 minutes.
Scrape down the side of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium and mix the
dough for 2 minutes longer. Scrape the dough into a lightly oiled bowl,
cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven to 325�. Spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with
nonstick cooking spray.

3. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough out to a 9-by-24-inch
rectangle. In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar with the cinnamon.
Brush the 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the dough and sprinkle with
the cinnamon sugar. Beginning at a long edge, roll up the dough as tightly
as possible and pinch the seam. Cut the log into twelve 2-inch pieces and
set them in the muffin cups cut side up. Cover and let stand in a warm place
for 30 minutes.

4. Set the muffin pan on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until
the buns are golden brown. Spread the pecans in a pie plate and toast for 10
minutes, until fragrant. Let cool, then coarsely chop the nuts.

5. Meanwhile, Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar,
butter, Scotch, condensed milk, water, cr�me fra�che and corn syrup to a
boil. Simmer over moderate heat until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the salt, vanilla and baking powder.

6. Unmold the buns. Pour the glaze over the hot buns and sprinkle with the
pecans. Let stand until the buns have soaked up some of the glaze and are
cool enough to eat, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 5398
Calories From Fat: 1566
Total Fat: 181.7g
Cholesterol: 667.5mg
Sodium: 2935.9mg
Potassium: 2352mg
Carbohydrates: 873.9g
Fiber: 29.7g
Sugar: 465.1g
Protein: 91.4g

Comments: "Over-the-top, sticky, gooey goodness�or, as I like to call it,
'love.'?" That's how pastry chef Catherine Schimenti describes the thrilling
moment she first dipped a warm sticky bun into sweet-salty butterscotch
sauce. Schimenti flavors the sauce with a splash of Scotch. "I love adding
glamour to old-school desserts," she says.

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