Ensaymada

1 . Stage

Dissolve yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in 1/2 cup water.

2 . Stage

Combine remaining water, egg yolks, flour, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup melted butter, milk, and salt in a bowl. Stir in yeast mixture until a dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky, adding more flour as needed.

3 . Stage

Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

4 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5 . Stage

Divide dough into 1-ounce balls. Roll out each ball into a thin rectangle and brush with remaining 1/3 cup melted butter. Roll dough lengthwise and shape. Place onto a baking sheet. Cover and let rise until light and dough is soft, about 30 minutes.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and easy to pick up off of the baking sheet, about 15 minutes.

7 . Stage

Remove from the oven and brush warm tops with melted butter, dust with sugar, and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve warm.