"You can certainly buy a loaf of this rich bread, but it’s fun to make at home—especially if you have a standing mixer. This recipe makes two loaves, and they freeze well...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, divided
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1/2 cup lukewarm water (about 100 degrees)
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1/3 cup sugar, divided
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1/4 ounce dry active yeast
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1 cup milk
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon honey
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2-1/2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
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4 large eggs
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6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
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1 egg yolk
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2 tablespoons milk
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coarse salt, poppy seeds, and/or sesame seeds, optional