Chef John's White Bread

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Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups whole milk, warmed
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon fine salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided