Fluffy Homemade Bread (Pandemic Ppang)

Steps

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1. 1
   Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a pot, add 1.5 cups cold milk and 1/4 cup sugar, and mix until the mixture is lukewarm.
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2. 2
   Add 1 package of instant yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
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3. 3
   Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 2 eggs, then stir well.
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4. 4
   Add 4 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour and mix until a dough forms.
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5. 5
   Knead the dough thoroughly by hand about 300 times (approximately 4-5 minutes) until smooth and elastic.
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6. 6
   Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise for 2 hours until roughly doubled in size.
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   Divide the risen dough into 2 pieces, gently knead each to remove air pockets, and shape into rounds.
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   Dust each dough piece lightly with flour, flatten gently, and roll into a rectangle about 7 inches by 6 inches.
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   Roll up each rectangle from the short end and place seam-side down in a non-stick loaf pan (8.5" × 4.5" × 2.75" height).
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    Cover the pans and let the dough rise for about 1 hour until more than doubled.
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    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Once the dough has risen, bake for approximately 25 minutes until golden brown.
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    Let the bread cool slightly, then remove from the pan. Brush with butter and jam if desired, or freeze for later use.
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