Heat the water to 100F. I use a thermometer to check because this is critical for the yeast to rise.

Add sugar and yeast and set aside for 5 mins

Add melted butter to the flour and mix. Add salt and mix it a little more. 

By now the Yeast mixture should be frothy, this shows that the yeast is active

Add the yeast mixture to the flour and mix until it comes together. 

Now take the mixture on the counter and knead for good 10 mins. Don't be alarmed if the mixture is wet, as you knead you will see that it comes together. 

Dont be tempted to add more flour. Lose dough is key to a fluffy and soft bread

Put the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise for about 50- 60 mins. The dough should double, so if the temperature is cold, let it rest for 60 mins

After 60 min, take the dough on the counter, deflate and knead for 3-4 mins

Divide in 12 equal pieces. I use a scale. Equal balls ensure that the bread is of same size and also cooks uniformly

Grease and dust with flour a 9x13 pan. I use the Wilton Brownie pan. 

Roll the dough pieces in a tight ball and arrange in the pan. Make sure when you roll, you are making the surface taught, and also the seam side should be down. This ensure that when the dough rises, all air gets nicely trapped, making for a spongy bread

Let the balls rest anywhere from 60-75 min. They should be visibly plump

Heat the oven to 450 F

Bake the bread for 8-10 mins. After 10 mins even if the crust does not look super dark brown, dont be tempted to bake longer

Take the pan out and immediately brush with a little butter

Cool on the baking rack. 

Enjoy the Paav is ready