Golfeados (Venezuelan Sticky Buns) Recipe

Ingredients (24)

• For the Dough
• 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F to 115°F)
• 2 (1/4-once packages) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting counter and rolling pin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon aniseed
• Vegetable oil for greasing bowl
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• For the Filling
• 8 ounces Latin American firm white cheese, finely grated (See Notes)
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon aniseed
• 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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• For the Melado (Glaze)
• 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup water