- ¼ cup (30g) bread flour
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) water
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups (320g) bread flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Egg Wash (Optional):
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk (for a shiny, golden crust)