Ingredients
• 4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1½ tsp salt
• 1¼ cups warm milk or warm water
• ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 egg
For Brushing
• 2 tbsp melted butter
Method
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the warm milk (or water), softened butter, and egg. Mix and knead for 10–12 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
5. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan and let it rise again for 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
7. Brush the top with melted butter while still warm.
8. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.