Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk (heated to 110˚F (43°C))
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups bread flour (plus more for the work surface)
  • 2 tablespoons superfine sugar ((or just blitz granulated sugar in a blender until finely ground but not powdery))
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted to remove any lumps)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk or water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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