• 4 l all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
• 7½ tbsp granulated sugar
• 7½ tsp instant yeast
• 5⅔ tsp salt
• 1.3 l warm milk, about 110 degrees
• 15 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for the dough
• 7½ egg, beaten
• 7½ tbsp unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Metric measurements are approximate conversions.