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Easy Milk Bread Loaf

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A soft, fluffy milk bread loaf with a slightly sweet flavor, perfect for toast or sandwiches. This enriched bread features a tender crumb and light golden crust, making it a comforting and versatile homemade favorite.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup cold milk
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tbsp melted butter, for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, instant yeast, cold milk, and cold water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Add salt and knead briefly, then gradually add butter. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic, about 7–10 minutes.
  3. Form dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Divide dough into three equal pieces, shape into balls, and rest covered for 15 minutes.
  5. Roll each ball into an oval, then roll into a log. Let rest 15 minutes and repeat rolling once more.
  6. Place shaped logs into a greased and floured loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until the dough fills most of the pan.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F while the dough proofs.
  8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, covering with foil halfway through if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from pan immediately and brush top with melted butter. Cool on wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Use cream in place of some milk for a richer loaf.
  • Add honey for a touch more sweetness.
  • Shape into rolls for soft dinner buns.
  • Top with sesame or poppy seeds before baking.

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