- 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chewiness)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ cups warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg (optional, for extra richness)