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

Metric measurements are approximate conversions.