INGREDIENTS
2 1/4 tsp
active dry yeast
1/2 cup
whole milk
2 tbsp
water
2 tbsp
granulated sugar
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
2
large eggs + 1 large yolk, room temperature, lightly whisked
2 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour
vegetable oil, as needed for frying
1/3 cup
cornstarch
1 tbsp
instant espresso powder
1/2 cup
+ 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups
+ 1/2 cup whole milk
4
large yolks
1/4 tsp
fine sea salt
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup
granulated sugar
2 tsp
ground cinnamon
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted