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