Best Basic Sweet Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk

• ⅓ cup white sugar

• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed

Description

Combine milk and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat until slightly warm to the touch then remove from heat and stir in yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.