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

Metric measurements are approximate conversions.