Spanish bread

Instructions

Step 1: Dough Preparation

In a stand mixer bowl with a dough hook, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the lukewarm milk (about 110°) and melted butter and turn mixer to low. Add the beaten egg. Mix until blended. Sprinkle in the instant yeast and mix well to form a slightly sticky dough. (Add a tablespoon more of flour if too sticky).

Step 2: Kneading the Dough

Lightly flour your counter or marble and turn out the sticky dough onto it. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. (Or keep the dough in the stand mixer bowl, turn it to low, and knead the dough with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes.)

Step 3: First Rise

Shape the dough into a ball and place it into a greased bowl. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and place in a draft-free place to rise. Allow to rise for approximately 1 hour, until doubled in size.

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