Gateau Basque

Ingredients

• 1 large egg yolk, beaten with 1 teaspoon water; for egg wash
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract or dark rum
• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour, plus more for rolling
• Finely grated zest of 1 orange or lemon
• ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon sized pieces, slightly softened
• ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar

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