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In the bowl of a mixer, mix the flour, salt, sugar and yeast.
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Add the butter and milk then knead everything into a smooth and supple dough.
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Cover and let rise approx. 1h30 at room temperature, until the dough doubles in volume.
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Take 8 portions of dough of approx. 60 g each, forming balls and placing the almond (bean) in one of them.
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With the rest of dough, shape a big ball and put it on a plate covered with baking paper.
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Place small balls all around the big one, cover and let rise a second time approx. 30 min.
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Brush with egg yolk, sprinkle with flaked almonds and granulated sugar.
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Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven to 180 degrees C.
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Take out the crown of the oven and let it warm up before to place on a rack for complete cooling.