INGREDIENTS
2
and 3/4 cups (345g) all-purpose flour (careful not to overmeasure)
3 tbsp
granulated sugar
1 tsp
salt
1
package Red Star Platinum Yeast or any instant yeast (1 packet = 2 and 1/4 teaspoons)1
1/2 cup
water
1/4 cup
milk2
2
and 1/2 Tablespoons (40g) unsalted butter
1
large egg
1/4 cup
unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup
granulated sugar
zest of 2 medium lemons3
seeds scraped from 1/2 of a vanilla bean (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
4 oz
cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup
confectioners' sugar
juice of two medium lemons3
extra lemon zest for garnish, optional