Description
Soft Milk Bread
Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup (240ml) warm milk
1/4 cup (60ml) warm water
1 large egg
1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast
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Add warm milk, water, and egg, mixing until a dough forms.
Knead in the softened butter until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes
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2. First Rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours
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3. Shape the Dough:
Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan
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4. Second Rise:
Cover the pan and let the dough rise again until it reaches the top of the pan, about 30-45 minutes
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5. Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Brush the top of the dough with milk or egg wash for a golden finish
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on top
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6. Cool:
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
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