25min · 6 servings
1/2 cup unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon, divided
1 1/4 cup milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, divided
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3-4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup simple syrup*see Cook's note
Nonpareil sprinkles
6 large eggs, uncooked and colored