Step 1

Heat milk in a saucepan to 110°F/43 C. Dissolve sugar into the milk for about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Sprinkle yeast on top of hot milk and set aside for 10-15 minutes until it gets foamy.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oil and salt.

Step 4

Add in the yeast mixture and combine till a sticky dough begins to form.

Step 5

Plop the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes till it becomes smooth, soft, and still a bit sticky.

Step 6

Placed in a bowl coated with oil. Then, cover the dough with a damp tea towel, cloth, or plastic wrap till it doubles in size. This can take anywhere from 1-2 hours.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and cut into 10 even sized pieces with a dough knife or sharp knife.

Step 8

Tuck in the edges and roll each piece into a ball.

Step 9

Set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a damp towel, and allow the balls to rise for an additional 30 minutes. Preheat the oven at this time to 400°F/200 C.

Step 10

Once the balls of dough have risen, brush with almond milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 11

Bake for about 20 minutes until cooked throughout and golden brown on the tops and sides.

Step 12

Allow them to cool completely before serving.