1/2 cup whole milk
One 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the bowl and plastic wrap
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Candied cherries and fresh mint leaves, for serving
When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)