Hey everyone 💖 Milk bread 😋😋 is a type of bread that is enriched with milk, sugar, and butter, giving it a soft and tender crumb. It's a popular bread in many cultures and can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for sandwiches or toast.
Here's a recipe for milk bread:
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, and butter over low heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch.
3. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
8. Place the loaf in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
9. Brush the top of the loaf with the beaten egg.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
I hope you enjoy making and eating this delicious milk bread! Let me know if you have any other requests or if you need any further assistance in comment 👇👇