Italian Easter Bread – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 5 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, room temperature, plus 1/2 tablespoon, melted
• For the Eggs:
• 4-5 eggs
• Food coloring (optional)