1/4 cup scalded whole milk [110°f to 115°f (43°c to 46°c)]
2 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons warm water [110°f to 115°f (43°c to 46°c)]
2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter , room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup belgian pearl sugar (lars own brand is an excellent choice) or sugar cubes that you’ve coarsely crushed in a mini chop, a food processor, or this old-fashioned nut-grinder contraption