Method

1. 1Step : Mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. 2Step : Incorporate the milk and the eggs one at a time while kneading.
3. 3Step : Add the softened butter little by little while kneading.
4. 4Step : Knead for 10 minutes until the dough pulls away from the sides.
5. 5Step : Divide the dough in two, then divide each half into 3 balls (2 small and 1 large).
6. 6Step : Shape the balls into cougnous on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. 7Step : Let rise for 1h30.
8. 8Step : Preheat the oven to 180°C.
9. 9Step : Brush the cougnous with the egg yolk and water wash.
10. 10Step : Sprinkle with pearl sugar.
11. 11Step : Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
12. 12Step : Let cool on a wire rack.