Chef John's White Bread
Ingredients:
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1 ¼ cups whole milk, warmed
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1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
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2 tablespoons melted butter, divided