Bee Sting cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the pastry cream:
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1-¼ cups milk (whole or 2%)
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½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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3 large egg yolks
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¼ cup ( granulated white sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons cornstarch (corn flour)
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½ tablespoon liqueur (Grand Marnier, Brandy, Kirsch or Amaretto) (optional)
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Brioche dough:
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¼ cup whole milk
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1 tablespoon honey
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1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bread flour, divided
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½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
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Honey-Almond Topping:
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¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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¼ cup sugar
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¼ cup honey
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pinch of salt
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¾ cup sliced almonds
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