• 3½ l all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
• 6½ tbsp granulated sugar
• 6½ tsp instant yeast
• 4¾ tsp salt
• 1.2 l warm milk, about 110 degrees
• 13 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for the dough
• 6½ egg, beaten
• 6½ tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Metric measurements are approximate conversions.