Shirmal

"This Iranian bread recipe is fluffy and tender, with saffron (and a pinch of turmeric) providing a vibrant color and subtly sweet, honey-like scent...."

INGREDIENTS
¾ cup whole milk, divided
3 Tbsp. plus 2¾ cups (367 g) all-purpose flour
4 tsp. plus 5 Tbsp. (80 g) granulated sugar, divided
¼ tsp. plus 1 large pinch of saffron threads
1½ tsp. instant yeast
1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt
¼ tsp. ground turmeric
1 large egg
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1 large egg yolk
Black and white sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
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