Milk Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine yeast and warm water in large mixing bowl and let stand 5 minutes
2. 2
   Add warmed milk, butter, sugar, egg, and salt.
3. 3
   Mix by hand or on low speed for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Gradually add in bread flour
5. 5
   Gradually add in 1 1/2 to 2 cups of all-purpose flour until the dough is moist but not sticky.
6. 6
   Knead for 10 minutes by hand or with a dough hook on low to medium speed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Transfer the fought to a oiled bowl and turn it over once to coat with oil.
8. 8
   Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place (75 to 80F) until doubled in volume, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
9. 9
   Punch the dough down.
10. 10
    Knead briefly, and refrigerate covered for 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Dough may be shaped into rolls, or grease a 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch (6 cup) loaf pan
12. 12
    Cover loosely with oiled plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
13. 13
    Preheat oven to 375?F.
14. 14
    Brush top of rolls or loaf with milk or melted butter.
15. 15
    Bake until crust is golden brown, about 40-45 minutes (loaf) or about 10-15 minutes (rolls)