Steps
- Mix 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast with ½ cup of warm water and leave for 5 minutes, until foamy.
- Whisk 1 cup of melted butter, ½ cup of whole milk, 8 egg yolks, and ½ cup of sugar into the yeast.
- Mix 5 cups of bread flour with 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir gradually into the wet mixture, adding a little extra flour only if needed to form a workable dough.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then put in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise for at least 2 hours, until doubled.
- Divide into 12 pieces and roll each into a rope about 12in / 30cm long. Coil into a spiral, tuck the end underneath, and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets with room to expand.
- Brush with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes. Near the end, preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown. Dust with icing sugar.