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Chef John's White Bread

By Chef John • White Bread • Cuisine?
4.59 Prep: 20m Cook: 30m
Ingredients:
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk, warmed
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025