few drops natural peach essence
4 large ripe peaches, peeled, halved stone removed
½ tsp almond extract
few drops almond extract
2 large pieces candied angelica strips, cut into 12 leaf shapes
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú caster sugar
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú caster sugar
175g/6oz ground almonds
2 tbsp hazelnut butter
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú roasted hazelnuts, chopped
175g/6oz icing sugar, plus extra for dusting
150ml/5fl oz maple syrup
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú pecans, finely chopped
large pinch of salt
vanilla sugar, for dusting
2-3 tbsp coarse pearl sugar (also known as nib sugar)
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
3 tsp fast-acting yeast
750g/1lb 10oz strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting
375g/13oz unsalted butter, softened
7 large free-range eggs
1 large free-range egg
220ml/8fl oz full-fat milk, warmed to blood temperature