Sweet Butter Bread

Soft, buttery, and deliciously good bread that is simple to make.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon butter, for brushing

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Pour the warm water into a small bowl, sprinkle in the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar, give it a quick mix and leave until frothy.

Step 2

About 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the flour, salt and nutmeg and the rest of the sugar into the bowl of your mixer.

Step 4

Mix together the dry ingredients and create a well. Add the egg, melted butter, milk and yeast mixture.

Step 5

Knead for about 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and stretchy. This process can also be done by hand.

Step 6

Knead dough by hand for 30 seconds and shape into a ball. Oil the inside of a big bowl, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot until doubled in size.

Step 7

About 90 minutes.

Step 8

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

Step 9

Divide into 4.

Step 10

Shape each dough into an oblong shape.

Step 11

Transfer onto the greased or lined tray and cover loosely with plastic wrap until doubled in size.

Step 12

1 hour later… Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F 15 minutes before the end of the rising period.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 14

Brush with melted butter and allow to rest in the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. You could cover the bread with a napkin for 5 minutes to soften the crust if you want.