Ingredients:

  • 1 cup warm water (105°F–115°F)
  • 1.5 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions:

  1. Mix 1 cup warm water (105°F-115°F), 1.5 tsp yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar in a small bowl. Wait 5-10 mins until it becomes bubbly and frothy.
  2. Whisk 3 cups flour and 1 tsp salt in your large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the 2 tbsp softened butter to the flour, rubbing it in with your fingers until crumbly.
  4. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy ball forms.
  5. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 mins until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
  6. Place dough in a bowl greased with 1 tbsp oil, cover with a damp cloth, and let sit for 1 hour 30 mins until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough gently, roll into a rectangle, and roll it up tightly like a sleeping bag.
  8. Place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for 45 mins until the dough peaks above the rim.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 30 mins until the top is deep golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and immediately brush the top with a little extra butter until it looks glossy and soft.