Step 1: Activate the yeast
Dough
- whole milk, warmed90 g
- eggs, beaten2~110 g
- sugar15 g
- instant yeast5 g
Warm the milk in the microwave to roughly ~100°F/37°C, usually about 20-30 seconds. Add the beaten eggs, sugar, and instant dry yeast to the warm milk. Stir to combine. Set aside and let the yeast activate for 5-10 minutes.
- Note: Proofing is done to test the viability of the yeast. If there is no foam surface or little bubbles the yeast is likely dead and should be discarded.