Preheat the oven

• Preheat the oven to 375°F at least 1 hour before baking.

Mix the dough

• Add the flour, brown sugar, yeast and salt to a bowl.
• Add the warm milk and honey and mix until combined.

Knead in the butter

• Once a dough ball forms, knead with a stand mixer or by hand.
• Slowly add the soft butter, one tablespoon at a time, and keep kneading.
• If kneading by hand, knead 2 minutes then rest 2 minutes, repeating 3 to 4 times.
• Add a little flour if the dough is too sticky; it should be smooth and elastic.

First rise

• Lightly oil the dough, cover with plastic wrap or a lid and rest in a warm place until doubled in size.

Shape the loaf

• Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Roll it into a rectangle about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.
• Starting from the 4-inch side, tightly roll the dough into a log and pinch the seams.

Second rise

• Grease a loaf pan with softened butter and place the dough inside.
• Cover with a damp clean cotton towel and let rise until doubled again.

Bake

• Bake uncovered until the loaf is golden brown.

Cool and finish

• Let the bread cool for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• Brush the top with melted butter, then slice and enjoy.