Chef John's Milk Bread

By Chef John

5.0 / 5

30min

40min

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¼ cup bread flour
¼ cup water
⅓ cup whole milk
2 ½ cups bread flour
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup white sugar
1 (.25 ounce) package instant dry yeast
½ cup warm whole milk 110 degrees F (43 degrees C)
1 large egg beaten
4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, cubed
1 tablespoon milk or as needed