Step 1

Mix together warm water, sugar, and yeast and allow the yeast to bloom and rise to the top.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add two cups of the flour, butter, salt and water mixture. Mix until a sticky dough is formed. Add remaining flour 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until the dough sticks to the hook in a ball.

Step 3

Cover and allow to rise at room temperature for one hour.

Step 4

Punch the dough down, shape into a circle and press into a 6” cake pan lined with parchment paper. Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F, brush the top of the dough with egg.

Step 6

Cover the cake pan with tented foil and cook for 15-20 minutes, removing the foil after 12 minutes.

Step 7

Cook until the top is a dark golden brown and then allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving