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Preparation

Prepare the yeast mixture: In a small bowl, dissolve the dry yeast in 50 ml of warm milk and add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This step activates the yeast, ensuring a good rise for your bread.

Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, salt, baking soda and poppy seeds. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Mix the wet ingredients: Beat the egg in a separate bowl and add the remaining warm milk, vegetable oil and softened butter. Mix well until the ingredients are completely combined.

Mix all the ingredients: Add the foamy yeast mixture to the bowl with the wet ingredients, then pour this combined mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until you form a soft dough. The dough should be a little sticky, but tolerable.

Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed. Kneading develops the gluten, giving the bread its structure and texture.
First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size. The warm environment helps the yeast to ferment, causing the dough to rise.

Shape the dough: When the dough has risen, punch it to release the air. Divide the dough into equal parts and shape them into balls. Put the balls of dough in greased baking molds or a pan.

Second rise: Cover the dough again and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size. This second rise allows the dough to develop more flavor and a lighter texture.

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Make sure your oven is fully preheated so that the bread bakes evenly.

Bake: Brush the tops of the dough with a little milk or egg water for a shiny crust. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped. A hollow sound indicates that the bread is fully cooked inside.

Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool slightly before removing it from the mold. Serve warm with a side dish