Ağ çörək (ag chorek)

Instructions

1. Dissolve the sugar and yeast in the lukewarm milk and wait 5 minutes.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour and salt, add the egg, the milky mixture and the soft butter, then knead for 10 minutes.
3. Let the dough rise, covered, for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Divide the dough into 2 pieces, roll each into a log and join the ends to form rings.
5. Place the rings on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
6. Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with nigella, then bake at 180 °C for 25 minutes until golden.