Pecan Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 365 degrees F.
2. 2
   While the pastry is cooling, combine the butter, brown sugar, white sugar, honey, and salt in a large pot over high heat.
3. 3
   Boil for 6 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the heat and, at arm's length, carefully stir in the cream, being mindful of splatters.
5. 5
   Add the pecans and mix thoroughly.
6. 6
   Pour the filling evenly over the baked pastry.
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   Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
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   Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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   Special equipment: a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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    In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
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    Mix in the pastry flour and salt.
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    Add the egg and egg yolk.
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    Mix thoroughly.
15. 15
    Press the dough evenly onto the bottom of the pan.
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    Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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    To bake, cover the pastry with parchment paper and weigh it down with dried beans or pie weights (see Cook's Note*).
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    Bake for 20 minutes.
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    Cool completely before removing the beans and parchment paper.
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    *Cook's Note: This technique is called blind baking.