The butter should be soft. 1. Combine warm milk and yeast. Cover and place in a warm spot for 10–15 minutes to activate the yeast. 2. Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, and mix. 3. Add the milk‑yeast mixture and 1 egg, then knead into an elastic dough. 4. Add the 70 g of softened butter in small pieces. Knead until all the butter is absorbed and the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and not sticky. 5. Lightly oil a bowl. Shape the dough into a ball, place it into the greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. 6. Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size. 7. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. The dough is very elastic and usually doesn’t require flouring the surface. If it sticks, lightly oil your work surface. 8. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. 9. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 20–30 minutes. 10. Preheat the oven to 370°F (about 187.8°C.). 11. Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the tops of the buns. 12. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden. 13. Brush the hot buns with softened butter (this keeps them soft longer). 14. Cover with a towel and let cool for 15–20 minutes. SANDWICH IDEAS: - Chicken Salad Sandwich: shredded chicken, mayo, celery, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon. - Egg Salad with Herbs: creamy eggs, dill, chives, and a touch of mustard. - Turkey, Avocado & Cucumber: thin turkey slices, mashed avocado, crisp cucumbers, and greens. - Caprese Sandwich: fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze. - Hummus & Veggie: hummus, roasted peppers, cucumbers, spinach. - Mini Sliders: beef or turkey patties with cheese and caramelized onions. - Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork: slow‑cooked meat with a tangy sauce. - Grilled Mushroom & Swiss: sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and garlic butter. - Egg, Cheese & Bacon: soft scrambled eggs or a fried egg with crispy bacon. - Avocado & Poached Egg: creamy avocado, soft egg, and chili flakes. - Sausage, Egg & Cheddar. - Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese: dill, capers, and thin red onion. - Chicken Pesto Sandwich: grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella, and tomatoes. - Roast Beef & Horseradish: thin beef slices, arugula, and creamy horseradish sauce.

   CHOUX PASTRY 1. Bring the water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the butter (soft or cut into pieces). Stir until the butter is fully melted. 2. Without removing the pot from the heat, add all the flour at once and stir quickly. You should get a smooth, fairly thick dough. 3. Remove the pot from the heat and let the dough cool for 2–3 minutes. Then add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next so the mixture stays smooth. 4. The finished choux dough should be thick and soft. 5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 6. Preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C). 7. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe 6 cm (about 2 1/2 inch) strips onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. 8. Bake the choux pastries for 25–30 minutes until beautifully golden. Do not open the oven door while baking! 9. Remove the baked éclairs from the baking sheet and let them cool. CREAM 10. Mix the sour cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat on the highest mixer speed for 3 minutes. 11. Whip the chilled heavy cream separately until stiff, starting on low speed and gradually increasing. Fold the whipped cream into the sour cream mixture using a silicone spatula. ASSEMBLY 12. Place a 22 cm (8 1/2 inch) cake ring on a serving plate. Line the inside of the ring with parchment paper. Dip each pastry strip into the cream and arrange them in layers inside the ring. You should get 3 layers. 13. Cover the cake (still in the ring) with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set. 14. Carefully remove the ring. 15. Decorate the top with grated chocolate or drizzle with melted chocolate. TIP: - Slice with a warm knife (dip in hot water, wipe, slice) for clean, elegant portions. SERVING IDEAS: - Add fresh berries on the side — raspberries or strawberries brighten the creamy flavor beautifully. - Pair with coffee or black tea — the cake’s light sweetness works perfectly with both.