Ingredients:
For the dough:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp yeast (1 sachet)
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup butter (softened)
Instructions
- Activate yeast • Mix warm milk + yeast + 1 tbsp sugar • Let sit 5–10 mins until foamy
- Mix dough • In a bowl: flour, remaining sugar, salt • Add egg + yeast mixture • Mix into a soft dough
- Knead • Add butter gradually while kneading • Knead 10–15 mins until smooth and stretchy
- First rise • Cover and let rise for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled)
- Shape • Punch down • Divide and shape into balls or rolls • Place in greased pan
- Second rise • Let rise again for 30–45 minutes
- Bake • Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes
- Finish • Brush with butter immediately after baking for that soft crust