Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2.2 lb) of sifted flour (type 55)
  • 2 teaspoons of fine salt
  • 6 whole eggs
  • 225 to 250 g (8.75 oz) of sugar
  • 250 g (8.75 oz) of softened butter
  • 25 cl (1.1 cups) of lukewarm water
  • 40 g (1.4 oz) of baker's yeast (5 cl (1.7 fl oz) of milk)
  • 3 tablespoons of dark rum
  • 3 tablespoons of vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons of orange blossom water
  • 1 egg yolk diluted in a little milk (for glazing).