ZUPSE BREAD SWISS BREAD

Steps:

• Add the yeast to one cup of the scalded, cooled milk to proof.
• Mix the butter, sugar, salt and flour together.
• Beat the egg and add to the remaining milk.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the milk/egg mixture.
• Mix well; add milk/yeast mixture.
• Mix well.
• Turn out of bowl and knead until no longer sticky.
• Replace in bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
• Punch down and let rise again until doubled.
• While dough is rising for the second time, preheat oven to 375°F.
• Form into loaves on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for approximately 35 minutes or bread sounds hollow when thumped.
• During the last ten minutes of baking, brush with an egg wash for a dark golden crust.