1. In a small bowl, crumble the yeast into some of the warm milk and allow it to sit and bubble for a few minutes. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and salt. Add the yeast mixture, remaining milk, and melted butter. Knead well to make a soft dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rest for 2 hours.

Divide the dough into 8 pieces of equal size. Roll 6 of them into balls and hide a nut or plastic king figurine in one. Roll the remaining two pieces together into one large ball. Put the big ball into the middle of a cake dish and arrange the 6 smaller balls around it. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Brush with beaten egg-yolk and sprinkle with coarse sugar or almond flakes. Bake in the oven until risen and golden, 20-25 minutes.