Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast.

Mix in Water: Gradually pour in 1 ½ cups of warm water, stirring until a rough dough forms.

Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour.

Shape the Dough: Once risen, gently punch down the dough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and shape it into a loaf.

Second Rise: Put the shaped loaf into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan and cover with a damp towel, letting it rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is rising.

Bake the Bread: Bake the bread for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Brush with Butter: Once out of the oven, brush the top with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.

Cool Before Slicing: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.