Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (7g) salt
  • 1 packet (2 teaspoons or 7g) instant yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. Pour in warm milk, melted butter, and beaten egg.
  3. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in the greased loaf pan.
  7. Cover the pan and allow the dough to rise for another 30-45 minutes until it rises above the edge of the pan.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden brown, and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for a few minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.