Sumptuous homemade butter bread: a delicious artisanal treat

Savor the comforting warmth of homemade buttered bread, meticulously crafted for a light, fluffy texture and rich buttery flavor. This recipe introduces you to a traditional breadmaking process that results in beautifully layered and irresistibly moist bread, perfect for any occasion.

Why you'll love this:
If you appreciate the art of baking and the satisfaction of creating something truly special from scratch, this buttery loaf is for you. The process is a rewarding labor of love, resulting in visually stunning and delicious bread, with a tender crumb and melt-in-your-mouth layers.

Perfect occasion:
This bread is great for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or as a special weekend project. It's impressive as a centerpiece for a brunch table or as a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and loved ones.

Decorating Tips:
Brush freshly baked bread with melted butter for a glossy finish and sprinkle with coarse sea salt or herbs for added flavor and elegance. Serve it hot, perhaps with homemade jams or a soft spread to enhance its natural richness.

Ingredients:

• 280 g bread flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 30g of sugar
• 4g dry baker's yeast
• 40g beaten egg
• 160 g cold whole milk
• 30g butter, plus a little for brushing
• Extra butter for greasing and brushing

Instructions:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine bread flour, salt, sugar and yeast. Stir these dry ingredients to combine well.
2. Add the beaten egg and cold milk to the bowl. Start kneading with the dough hook until the gluten begins to develop.
3. Gradually incorporate the 30 g of butter into the dough. Continue kneading, alternating periods of kneading and resting, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. This will take time, so patience is key.
4. Once kneaded, form the dough into a ball and let it rise covered for 90 minutes.
5. After the first rise, turn out the dough on a floured surface and roll it out into a rectangular shape.
6. Brush the dough with melted butter. Cut strips about 5 cm wide, then roll these strips into spirals.
7. Place the rolled strips in a greased circular mold (17×6 cm). Let the dough rest for another 50 minutes, covered.
8. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with top and bottom heat.
9. Before baking, place a weighted blanket over the dough to prevent excessive rising. Bake for 35 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven, unmold and immediately brush with melted butter.
11. Let cool on a rack before serving.

Savor this exquisite buttery roll, a testament to the beauty and satisfaction of home baking!