Peel Away Bread

1. 1

   Set aside 1 cup flour.

2. 2

   Combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.

3. 3

   Heat water and 4 tablespoons butter until hot to touch (125u00b0 to 130u00b0).

4. 4

   Stir into dry mixture.

5. 5

   Stir in egg and only enough reserved flour to make a soft dough.

6. 6

   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes, on a lightly floured surface. Cover; let rise 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Roll into 12-inch square on a lightly floured surface.

8. 8

   Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.

9. 9

   Cut in 25 squares.

10. 10

    Overlap squares, butter side down, in a greased 12-cup fluted tube pan.

11. 11

    Cover; let rise until doubled in size (about 10 minutes).

12. 12

    Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove from pan.

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