100g Granulated Sugar
60g Softened Butter
Zest of 1 Lemon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
8g Fine Salt
For the Butter Cream:
70g Butter
70g Granulated Sugar
For Brushing and Decorating:
1 Egg Yolk
Milk
Powdered Sugar
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Leavening
In a bowl, mix 70g of Flour 0 with 70g of water in which you have dissolved the brewer’s yeast.
Double the volume of the mixture, then add the remaining flour.
Step 2: Create the Dough
Combine all the other dough ingredients – eggs, sugar, and milk.
Work the dough until it achieves consistency.
Gradually incorporate the softened butter, a few pieces at a time.
Add the salt and the lemon zest.
Finally, mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Let the Dough Rise
Continue working the dough until it becomes smooth and stringy. You can use a stand mixer for this.
Form the dough into a ball and let it rise for 2-3 hours, or until it doubles in volume.
Step 4: Ready to Use
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