1Proof the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and honey or sugar in a glass jar. Set aside until foamy.
2Proof the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and honey or sugar in a glass jar. Set aside until foamy.
3Proof the yeast by combining warm water, yeast, and honey or sugar in a glass jar. Set aside until foamy.
4In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, butter, and egg.
5In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, butter, and egg.
6In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, butter, and egg.
7Add the proofed yeast mixture and 1 1/2 cups of milk to the bowl. Mix, adding the remaining milk a tablespoon at a time as needed until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
8Add the proofed yeast mixture and 1 1/2 cups of milk to the bowl. Mix, adding the remaining milk a tablespoon at a time as needed until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
9Add the proofed yeast mixture and 1 1/2 cups of milk to the bowl. Mix, adding the remaining milk a tablespoon at a time as needed until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
10Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes by hand or using a stand mixer.
11Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes by hand or using a stand mixer.
12Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes by hand or using a stand mixer.
13Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, and let it rise for an hour until doubled.
14Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, and let it rise for an hour until doubled.
15Shape the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, and let it rise for an hour until doubled.
16Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a rectangle, roll it up into a log, and place it in a loaf pan.
17Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a rectangle, roll it up into a log, and place it in a loaf pan.
18Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a rectangle, roll it up into a log, and place it in a loaf pan.
19Let the dough rise for another hour.
20Let the dough rise for another hour.
21Let the dough rise for another hour.
22Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes.
23Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes.
24Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes.
25Top with butter, if desired.
26Top with butter, if desired.
27Top with butter, if desired.
Ingredients
2.25 tsp active dry yeast
2.25 tsp active dry yeast
2.25 tsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp honey or sugar
2 tbsp honey or sugar
2 tbsp honey or sugar
0.25 cup warm water
0.25 cup warm water
0.25 cup warm water
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp salt
5 tbsp butter
5 tbsp butter
5 tbsp butter
1 egg
1 egg
1 egg
6 cups flour
6 cups flour
6 cups flour
2 cups milk
2 cups milk
2 cups milk
Equipment
glass jarlarge bowlmeasuring cups and spoonsloaf panstand mixer (optional)