- 3 cups (375g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (around 100°F or 38°C)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Egg Wash (Optional, for a Golden Crust):
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk