bread with roses

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the milk and heat until it reaches 37 °C. ⏱ ≈ 7 min
2. Sift the yeast into a bowl, add the liquid for the dough, and mix. ≈ 4 min
3. Add the sugar, salt, and most of the flour. ≈ 3 min
4. Work the dough with a fork or spatula until it starts to separate from the sides of the bowl. ≈ 3 min
5. Spread the dough on a work surface and incorporate the remaining flour. ≈ 4 min
6. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and no longer sticks. ≈ 10 min
7. Return the dough to the bowl, cover it with a clean dishcloth, and let it rise for 30 minutes. ⏱ 30 min
8. Divide the dough into 4 portions and spread each portion on a lightly floured work surface until you have an elongated shape. ≈ 4 min
9. Divide each portion into 8 pieces and shape them into balls. ≈ 10 min
10. Place them on a greased baking sheet. ≈ 3 min
11. Make a cross on the top of each loaf of bread. ≈ 3 min
12. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. ⏱ 30 min
13. Brush the balls with beaten egg, then sprinkle them with sunflower or sesame seeds. ≈ 10 min
14. Bake in the oven, in the center, for approximately 8 to 10 minutes at 225-250 °C. ⏱ 10 min