Croissant Bread Loaf: Easy Flaky Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¾ cup (177ml) whole milk, warmed to 110-115°F (43-46°C)
• 2 large eggs
• 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened (1 stick), cut into cubes
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk or water