Bukë me qumësht (milk bread)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix the warm milk, sugar and yeast, then leave to rest for 10 minutes until small bubbles form.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the beaten egg and the milk-yeast mixture.
3. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes by hand or in a stand mixer until smooth and elastic, then gradually work in the soft butter.
4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour somewhere warm, until doubled in size.
5. Knock back the dough, shape it into a round or long loaf, place it on a lined tray and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Brush the loaf with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame if you like, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and it sounds hollow when tapped.
7. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.