Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups (450g) bread flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate Yeast – In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry – Add the yeast mixture, egg, and butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough – Knead for about 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise – Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Bread – Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or rolls. Place in a greased pan.
- Second Rise – Cover and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy – Let the bread cool before slicing.
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