Apple Cinnamon Rolls

INGREDIENTS

• 250g whole milk, lukewarm
  
• 50g Granulated Sugar
  
• 2 ¼ tsp active dried yeast
  
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  
• ½ tsp kosher salt
  
• 565g All-Purpose Flour
  
• 100g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  

Apple Pie Filling

• 850g - about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  
• 30g Unsalted Butter
  
• 80g Granulated Sugar
  
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon 
  
• ¼ tsp Kosher salt
  
• 1 Tbsp Corn starch
  

Toasted Pecans 

• 125g Pecan Halves
  

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling

• 190g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  
• 280g Brown Sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
  
• ⅛ tsp Kosher salt
  

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 115g Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
  
• 225g Cream Cheese, at room temperature
  
• 250g Powdered Sugar, sifted
  
• 1-2 Tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
  
• ½ tsp kosher salt
  

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INSTRUCTIONS

Make the Brioche Dough. Place the lukewarm milk, 25g of the sugar, and the yeast in a medium sized bowl, and stir to combine. Leave for 10-15 minutes, or until foamy.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, place the flour, salt, and remaining sugar, and mix briefly to combine.

Add the milk mixture and egg to the dry ingredients, and mix on low for 2-3 minutes. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium, and mix for a further 5 minutes. Add the butter a little at a time, waiting until it is incorporated until adding the next piece. Mix for a further 7-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and soft.

Shape the dough into a ball and place into a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours and up to overnight, until doubled in size. Alternatively you can place it in a warm spot until doubled in size, 45 minutes to an hour.

APPLE FILLING

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and cook, stirring often, until the apples are tender, 3-5 minutes.
 
Add the corn starch and mix well to incorporate, then continue to cook until the mixture has thickened and the apples are coated. 

Transfer to an airtight container and chill until ready to use. 

TOASTED PECANS

Preheat the oven to 350°