Flour's Sticky, Sticky Buns
"Flour’s addictive sticky buns have been famous in Boston for years, but they received national attention in the summer of 2007, when they starred in an episode of the Food Network show Throwdown with Bobby Flay. Note: This recipe actually makes enough brioche dough for two loaves or two pans of the sticky buns. Unfortunately, the bakers at Flour do not suggest simply halving the brioche recipe. Instead, either make two pans of the buns or follow the instructions to bake one of loaves like a simple brioche, which can be frozen once baked, up to a month...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
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3 1/2 cups butter, divided
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2 1/4 cups bread flour
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1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
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1 1/3 packages (3 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast, or 1 ounce (28 grams) fresh cake yeast
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1/3 cup honey
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3/8 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup cold water
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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6 eggs
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1 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
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