100²µ/3½´Ç³ú 00 flour
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú almond paste
1 tbsp blanched almonds, toasted, to serve
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú caster sugar
2 tsp salt
granulated sugar, for sprinkling
7g fresh or dried yeast
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú butter, at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
200ml/7fl oz double cream, whipped
2 free-range eggs, plus 1 extra, beaten, to glaze
200ml/7fl oz full-fat milk
400g/14oz strong bread flour
30ml/1fl oz espresso