Ingredients

For the Dough:

250ml (1 cup) warm milk

7g (1 teaspoon) active dry yeast

40ml (2¾ tablespoons) vegetable oil

1 large egg, room temperature

45g (3 tablespoons) sugar

Pinch of salt

400-450g (3¼-3⅔ cups) all-purpose flour

For the Topping:

60g (4 tablespoons) butter, softened

100g (½ cup) granulated sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preparing the Dough

Combine warm milk with yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar

Let stand for 5-7 minutes until foamy

Whisk in the egg and vegetable oil

Mix remaining sugar and salt in a large bowl

Gradually incorporate flour while kneading

Knead until medium-firm dough forms (8-10 minutes)

2. First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl

Cover with a clean kitchen towel

Let rise in a warm place for 35 minutes

3. Shaping and Second Rise

Grease a 32cm (13-inch) round baking pan

Transfer dough to the pan, spreading evenly

Let rise for additional 20 minutes in a warm place

4. Topping and Baking

Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F)

Spread softened butter over the surface

Sprinkle generously with sugar

Apply another layer of butter

Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown