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Makes about 1 dozen cookies 1 cup toasted, unsalted pecans (be BOLD in your toasting! I recommend 325F 12-15 mins) 1 stick butter ⅔ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon bourbon or other liquor (vanilla extract is a good sub if you’re “dry”) 1 cup + 3 tablespoons flour ¾ teaspoon salt +granulated sugar, egg In a food processor, pulse toasted, cooled nuts until broken down into the size of medium pebbles. Add butter, powdered sugar and liquor to the mix and pulse until well combined. Scrape down the...

Makes one 9 × 5-inch loaf 1 package (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast 1 cup very warm water ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup neutral oil, plus more for greasing the bowl and brushing on top ¾ tsp kosher salt 2½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour In a large bowl, whisk together the yeast and the warm water until foamy and completely dissolved. Whisk in the sugar, oil, and salt. Mix in 2½ cups of the flour until you have a dough ball that’s neither sticky nor stiff, but glossy and soft. (Everyone’s kitchen humidity level is...

Makes12 sizeable buns Buns 1 cup milk, warmed  1 tablespoon warm water 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 4 ½ cups flour, plus more for dusting ½ cup sugar  1 teaspoon kosher salt  1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted  Brown Sugar Goo 1 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon  ½ teaspoon kosher salt Cream Cheese Frosting 3 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, softened ½ teaspoon vanilla extract  1...