Honey White Bread Draft

How I make it

Dough

1. In a mixer bowl that isn't too cold, combine the water, sugar and yeast, stir gently and let stand 5 minutes.

2. Add the milk, butter and honey.

3. With the dough hook running, add the yolks, 3 cups of the flour and the salt, and mix on low speed for 5 minutes.

4. Add 2 more cups of flour, raise the speed to medium and gradually add more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Mix 8 minutes more.

5. Turn the dough out and knead by hand for about a minute, until elastic.

6. Butter a bowl, coat the dough on all sides and let rise about 1 hour, until doubled.

Shaping and baking

1. Grease two 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pans.

2. Punch down the dough and divide it in half. Shape each half into a loaf and place in a pan.

3. Let rise again for about 1 hour, until doubled. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

4. Brush the loaves with the egg white and bake for 40-45 minutes.