In a sizable bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and sugar. Add salt and mix. Build a well in the middle. Add butter and milk.

After thoroughly combining the ingredients with a wooden spoon, incorporate the dough in the bowl with your hands. Turn the dough out onto a lightly dusted surface, and knead for 10 minutes, or until it is elastic and smooth.

Grease a sizable bowl by rubbing it with olive oil. Put the dough in the bowl, then wrap it in a wet tea towel. Place the dough aside to prove for 45–1 hour in a warm, draft-free area, or until it has nearly doubled in size.

Your fist should be used to press down on the dough's centre. Onto a surface that has been lightly dusted with flour, turn. Knead the dough for two minutes, or until it is elastic and has expanded back to its initial size. Continue to adhere to your recipe (see related recipes).