Makes 1 9x5-inch loaf (and can easily be doubled!)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water (110-120 degrees F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) melted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4-1/3 cup (30-40 grams) all-purpose flour
Add the water, yeast, and teaspoon of sugar to a medium-sized bowl. Stir to combine and leave at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes until doubled in volume.
Add 3 cups of flour to a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle.
Pour in the yeast mixture, then add the egg, remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, and milk.
Begin kneading, slowly adding the remaining flour until the dough forms a soft and elastic ball.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and leave at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
When the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a log. Place it into a 9x5 greased loaf pan, cover, and let rest again at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
In the meantime, heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake the bread for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
Leave to cool slightly in the pan before removing it and completely before slicing it. read more words!
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