"The traditional sweet and yeasty Christmas dessert from Verona...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 110°F)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
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1 large egg yolk
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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6 large egg yolks
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature and cut into small pieces
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 teaspoon orange zest
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
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Tuaca-Mascarpone Cream
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Toasted, slivered almonds