pumpkin maple pull-apart bread with whiskey sauce

How To Make pumpkin maple pull-apart bread with whiskey sauce

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  Step 1
  In a saucepan, brown 2 Tbsp butter. You want it to have a nutty aroma and have brown flecks in it.
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  Step 2
  Remove from heat and slowly (very slowly) pour in milk. Stir together. Then pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow to sit for about 15 minutes until the temperature reaches about 105 degrees.
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  Step 3
  Once cooled, add in 1/4 cup white sugar and a package of yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
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  Step 4
  Add pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, and about 1 1/2 cups of flour. Mix together with a dough hook attachment.
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  Step 5
  Once combined, add in additional flour. Add flour until the dough has come together into a nice ball shape and is not too sticky. I ended up using a little over 2 1/2 cups of flour, which is what the extra two tablespoons are for.
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  Step 6
  Remove dough ball and put in slightly oiled bowl. Place a clean tea towel over the bowl and let the dough rise for about 90 minutes. The dough should nearly double in size.
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  Step 7
  While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Start by browning another 2 Tbsp of butter. Once brown, add in white sugar, brown sugar, cream, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until sugar is completely absorbed. Add in spices. Taste and add additional spices as desired.
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  Step 8
  Once the dough has risen, place the dough ball onto a clean, floured surface. Knead for several minutes.
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  Step 9
  Then roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Spread the filling over the top.
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  Step 10
  Cut the dough into 7 strips.
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  Step 11
  Stack dough strips on top of each other. Then cut strips down the center, horizontally. Then into 6 pieces vertically, creating small pieces.
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  Step 12
  Once it is chopped into pieces, place them into a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.
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  Step 13
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes. I recommend putting a foil sheet on the bottom rack of your oven. I experienced a little bit of overflow, so this will help prevent a large mess in your oven.
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  Step 14
  While it is baking, prepare the whiskey glaze. In a saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp butter (it does not need to be browned). Once it is melted, carefully add in brown sugar, cream, and milk. Stir until everything is combined. Remove from the heat and whisk in vanilla, powdered sugar, and whiskey, if using.
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  Step 15
  Remove the bread from the oven. Let it rest for 10 minutes and then remove it from the pan. Pour the whiskey glaze over the bread.
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