"I'd say it's been a very steady year of recipes this 2021. We've baked birthday cakes. We've stuffed cookies with cheesecake (that one was truly..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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1 1/2 to 2 cups (187–250 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 large egg yolk (1 whole large egg if doubling the recipe)
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and divided
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1/2 cup (100 grams) lightly packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
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pinch of salt
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2 ounces softened cream cheese
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1 tablespoon softened butter
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon instant coffee hydrated in 2 teaspoons water
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1-2 tablespoons whole milk, or enough to make a spreadable glaze