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Add bread flour and sugar to a bowl.
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Put the dry yeast on top.
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Put the skim milk on one side and the salt on the other.
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Microwave the water for 30 seconds.
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Pour it over the dry yeast.
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Stir it around with a spatula.
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When the dough comes together, transfer onto a work surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
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It will stretch out nicely.
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When almost done, add the butter and knead some more.
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After the dough becomes smooth and shiny, let it sit and rise for 40 to 50 minutes.
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Punch out the air gently.
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Divide into 6 portions.
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Roll it up into balls and let sit for about 15 minutes.
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Form into whatever shapes you like Let rise for a second time, for 40 to 50 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 220C while the bread is fermenting.
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You can see in the photo that I've been experimenting with different ways to roll them up.
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When the dough has doubled in size, it's done.
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Brush the tops with a beaten egg (unlisted) and bake in 220C oven for 12 minutes.
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Done.
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This photo shows what the dough looks like when baked in balls.
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I've mixed in some walnuts and mixed dried fruit, and also ham and mayonnaise.
