Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, (cut into small pieces)
  • 10 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 3 ounces cornstarch ((9 tablespoons) )
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 cup half-and-half ((or 50% heavy cream and 50% whole milk))
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter, (room temperature)
  • 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 16 ounces unsalted butter, (cubed and at room temperature)
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons bourbon (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

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