Description
Fluffy Milk Bread
Ingredients:
3 cups (375 g) bread flour
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast
1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) warm water
1 egg
1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
For Brushing:
1 tbsp milk or melted butter
Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast:
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, water, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Mix Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead Dough:
Add the softened butter and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. First Rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
5. Shape Dough:
Punch down the dough, divide it into portions, and shape them into balls or rolls. Place them in a greased loaf pan.
6. Second Rise:
Cover and let the dough rise again for 30-40 minutes until it reaches the top of the pan.
7. Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the dough with milk or melted butter and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
8. Cool:
Let the bread cool before slicing.
