Peel Away Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Set aside 1 cup flour.
2. 2
   Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
3. 3
   Heat water and 4 tablespoons butter until hot to touch (125° to 130°).
4. 4
   Stir into dry mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in egg and only enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes, on a lightly floured surface. Cover; let rise 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Roll into 12-inch square on a lightly floured surface.
8. 8
   Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
9. 9
   Cut in 25 squares.
10. 10
    Overlap squares, butter side down, in a greased 12-cup fluted tube pan.
11. 11
    Cover; let rise until doubled in size (about 10 minutes).
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
13. 13
    Remove from pan.