Diane again with an additional comment. I did a live chat before baking this bread to ask about kneading times since it wasn't in the recipe. I was told 10-12 minutes for hand kneading (my preferred way to knead bread) and did 11. My have been too much. Next time will probably start with 8 minutes and then just go by dough consistency. Gave slices to my neighbors (they were very happy) otherwise would have eaten the whole thing in two days! Yes, I did use the egg wash but the topping still was more like cookie dough. Next time I will try chilling it first; also melted butter may have been too warm.

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