JOANNE CHANG'S STICKY BUNS

Steps:

• DOUGH:.
• On a floured work surface, roll out the brioche dough into a rectangle that is approximately 1/4-inch thick.
• Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans and sprinkle evenly on the brioche.
• Roll up the brioche jelly roll-style and slice the roll into buns about 1-inch thick.
• Spread the Goo on the bottom of a roasting pan and place buns evenly spaced in the pan. She sprinkled additional chopped pecans on the goo before placing the dough on the it.
• Cover and allow to rise for 2 to 3 hours in a warm place.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place buns in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes.
• Let cool for 10 minutes and then invert onto a serving platter.
• GOO:.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together the butter and brown sugar.
• Remove from heat, let cool, and whisk in the honey, cream, and water.
• Set aside.