INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 tsp
active dry yeast (about 1/2 packet)
1/3 cup
whole milk
1/4 cup
sour cream
1
large egg yolk plus 1 whole egg
1 3/4 cups
bread flour, plus more for dusting
3 tbsp
granulated sugar
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
4 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup
blanched almonds
1/3 cup
granulated sugar
4 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1
large egg
2 tbsp
dark rum
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp
finely grated orange zest (optional)
1/4 tsp
almond extract
6 oz
semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
6 tbsp
confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup
all-purpose flour
3 tbsp
unsalted butter, at room temperature
1
large egg, beaten