Description
A soft, rich bread that is perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or French toast, featuring a tender crumb and golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 and 1/4 cups (423g) bread flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) active dry or instant yeast
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) cold whole milk
- 3 large cold eggs
- 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add the milk and eggs, mixing on medium-low speed for 3 minutes until the dough forms a rough mass.
- Increase the speed to medium and mix for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Flatten cold butter and keep it cold. Gradually incorporate it into the dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball, coat in butter/oil, and refrigerate for 12-48 hours.
- Remove from the fridge, divide into 6 pieces, shape into balls, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Let rise at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Brush with egg wash and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg