1) In a small bowl, combine the warm water and 1 tbsp of the granulated sugar, sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5 minutes till foamy.

2) In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix the egg, milk, salt, sugar and melted butter. Add 2 cups of plain flour and vanilla and yeast mixture, mix until its all incorporated and slowly add about 2 cups of bread flour. Turn the speed up to medium and let it mix for about 5 to 7 minutes or until you have a smooth dough. ***Or do the manual method. Combine all dry ingredients and set aside. Combine all liquid ingredients including yeast mixture. Add dry ingredients into the liquid ingredients. Mix well. Then knead on a floured clean surface. If the dough is sticky, add more flour till the dough is manageable to knead. Knead for 10 to 15 minutes.

3) Oil a large bowl with vegetable oil and set aside. Take the dough out of the mixer and pull it together with your hands to form a ball. Place it in the oiled bowl and oil the top of the dough with a little vegetable oil. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot preferably inside the microwave or oven to rise for about 2 hours. Once doubled in size, proceed to cook the yema filling.

4) Prepare a plate and brush with butter or oil for the yema. In a non-stick frying pan, place the melted butter, condensed milk, beaten egg yolks and vanilla. Cook in a medium heat and stir continuously till sticky or paste like consistency. Transfer the yema into the grease plate. Flatten it and divide into 20 equal size.

5.) Prepare baking tray, brush with melted butter or oil. Set aside.

6.) Now ready for the dough, punch the dough down to remove air. Divide the dough into 2. Roll 1st half like a log then cut it into 10 equal pieces, then do the same with the 2nd half.

7.). Flatten the dough in your palm using your fingers. Place 1 part of yema filling in the center and fold dough edges together and seal seams. Place in prepared tray. Continue the procedure till all the pieces are done.

8.) Cover the tray with cling film or lint free cloth. Leave the dough to rise again for at least 30 minutes.

9.). Meanwhile preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

10.). Once the dough is risen, brush them with some melted butter and bake them for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

11.). After baking, brush the bread with melted butter again. Ready to serve and enjoy!