Step 1
Combine milk 1 tablespoon sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk egg in a small bowl. Place 1 tablespoon in a separate bowl; reserve for glazing.
Step 3
Sift flour into a large bowl; mix in salt. Add yeast mixture beaten egg 2 tablespoons ginger syrup and 1 1/2 tablespoon melted butter. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
Step 4
Grease a large bowl with 1 teaspoon oil. Place dough in the greased bowl. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 1 hour.
Step 5
Grease a 2-pound disposable loaf pan with remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and ginger syrup over the bottom and sides of the pan.
Step 6
Mix pearl sugar 1 tablespoon melted butter and cinnamon together in a bowl.
Step 7
Roll dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle 1/2 of the pearl sugar mixture on top; knead until evenly incorporated. Roll out again and add remaining pearl sugar mixture; knead until evenly incorporated.
Step 8
Shape dough into a loaf; place seam-side down in the prepared pan. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until puffy about 30 minutes.
Step 9
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush top of loaf with reserved beaten egg.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown about 30 minutes. Cool slightly in the pan before slicing about 10 minutes.