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Pear Cardamom Buns

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 19:16:50 -0800
v121.n002.2
* Exported from MasterCook *

                            Buns, Pear Cardamom

Recipe By     : Bake from Scratch
Serving Size  : 16    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Fruit                           Low Fat
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                cup  milk -- warm whole, divided, (105F/41C to 
110F/43C), (240 g)
   2 1/4      teaspoons  active dry yeast -- (7 g)
      1/3           cup  granulated sugar -- divided, plus, (67 g)
      1/4           cup  granulated sugar -- (50 g)
      1/3           cup  unsalted butter -- melted & slightly cooled, (76 g)
      1/4           cup  sour cream -- room temperature, (60 g)
   1              large  egg -- room temperature, (50 g)
   2          teaspoons  vanilla extract -- (8 g)
   4 1/2           cups  all-purpose flour -- (to 4 3/4C), (563 to 594 g)
   2          teaspoons  kosher salt -- (6 g)
   1 1/4      teaspoons  ground cardamom -- divided, (2.5 g)
      1/2      teaspoon  ground cinnamon -- (1 g)
   1 1/4           cups  Pear Butter -- (360 g)
   4             pounds  pears -- Bartlett, Note:
   1                cup  water -- (240 g)
   1         tablespoon  lemon zest -- (about 1 lemon), (3 g)
      1/2           cup  lemon juice -- fresh, (120 g)
   1           teaspoon  ginger -- grated fresh, (5 g)
   1              whole  star anise
   1                cup  light brown sugar -- firmly packed, (220 g)
      1/2           cup  granulated sugar -- (100 g)
   1         tablespoon  vanilla bean paste -- (18 g)
      1/2      teaspoon  ground cardamom -- (1 g)
      1/2      teaspoon  ground cinnamon -- (1 g)
      1/2      teaspoon  ground nutmeg -- (1 g)
   1              large  egg white -- (30 g)
   1         tablespoon  milk -- whole, room temp, (15 g)

With a mesmerizing yet easy-to-execute shape, these buns are spiced 
with bold, complex cardamom - the ideal companion for the subtly 
flavored pear. Slathered in every twist and curve of the golden 
dough, the homemade Pear Butter is a great way to make use of 
overripe pears and melts in your mouth with every bite.

Note: peeled, cored, and roughly chopped into 1/2" cubes, (8 large 
pears), (1,814 g)

In a medium bowl, stir together 3/4 cup (180 grams) warm milk and 
yeast. Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 10 minutes.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, stir 
together 1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar, melted butter, sour cream, egg, 
vanilla, and remaining 1/4 cup (60 grams) warm milk until combined.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, 3/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) 
cardamom, and cinnamon. Stir 4 cups (500 grams) flour mixture into 
sugar mixture. With mixer on low speed, add yeast mixture, beating 
just until combined. Beat in remaining 1/2 to 3/4 cup (63 to 94 
grams) flour mixture. (Dough should be slightly sticky.) Switch to 
the dough hook attachment. Beat at low speed until dough is smooth 
and elastic, 4 to 5 minutes.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a 
smooth round. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in 
bowl, turning to grease top. Loosely cover and let rise in a warm, 
draft-free place (75F/24C) until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Punch down dough. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 20x16" 
rectangle. Spread Pear Butter onto dough, leaving a 1/2" border on 
short sides. In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and room 
temperature milk. Brush one border with egg wash. Fold dough in half 
crosswise, trimming if needed to create a 16x10" rectangle. Gently 
roll over dough to ensure filling is even. Cut dough into 16 (1" 
wide) strips. Twist each strip, spiral dough, and tuck end under. 
Place on prepared pans. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free 
place (75F/24C) until puffed, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

Brush buns with egg wash. In a small bowl, stir together remaining 
1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) 
cardamom. Top buns with cardamom sugar.

Bake, one batch at a time, until golden brown and an instant-read 
thermometer inserted in center registers 190F (88C), 20 to 25 
minutes. Let cool on pans for 10 minutes. Serve warm, or let cool 
completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container at room 
temperature for up to 3 days.

Pear Butter: Makes about 3C

In a large stainless steel stockpot, bring pears, 1 cup (240 grams) 
water, lemon zest and juice, ginger, and star anise to a boil over 
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; boil gently, stirring 
occasionally, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard star anise.

Working in batches, transfer mixture to the work bowl of a food 
processor; purée just until a uniform texture is achieved and no 
large chunks remain. (Do not liquefy. It should look like applesauce.)

Return mixture to pot; add sugars, vanilla bean paste, cardamom, 
cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring 
frequently, until sugars are dissolved. Reduce heat to medium; boil 
gently, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and holds its 
shape with a spoon and liquid does not separate, 45 to 55 minutes. 
Refrigerate for up to 1 month, or freeze for up to 1 year.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 342 Calories; 6g Fat (16.3% 
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 68g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 
27mg Cholesterol; 259mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 1 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2020 - 1226