Apple Pie Cinnamon Buns

1.Microwave milk for 35 seconds.

2.Put in standing mixer and scatter yeast. Then add sugar, egg, butter. Mix until combined on low. Use dough hook attachment.

3.Gradually add flour. Mix 3 mins. Add salt. Mix 5 more mins until tacky but pulls away from bowl.

4.Transfer to bowl. Let rise 1 hour 15 mins in sealed greased bowl with wrap.

5.Mix dry ingredients for filling (1/2 amount cinnamon, nutmeg, salt).

6.Core and peel apples. Cut into thin slices. Heat 1/2 tbsp butter for 4 mins. Take 2 tbsp out, place in bowl.

7.Add apples, sugar, whiskey, cinnamon (1/2 amount), remaining salt and nutmeg to skillet. Cook until thickened, 2 mins. Cover, simmer on med-low 5 mins.

8.Mix cornstarch in bowl with 1 tbsp water. Uncover skillet, add cornstarch mixture, 1 minute. Transfer to plate, cool.

9.Line dish with parchment.

10.Flour a surface. Knead dough. Shape into rectangle and roll out 9x13.

11.Spread remaining 3 tbsp butter over dough. Sprinkle and press brown sugar mixture into the butter. Spoon apple mixture over the sugar, pressing gently.

12.Roll dough into a tight log. Trim edges. Dust knife with flour and slice into 9 buns. Seal with plastic wrap and let rise 45 mins.

13.Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic. Bake until fluffy, about 25 mins.

14.Combine frosting ingredients in mixer (paddle attachment) with browned butter. Low speed 30 secs. High speed 30 secs. Add milk and bourbon. Beat 2-3 mins. Let buns cool. Frost.