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Milk Bread Loaf

Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread Loaf You'll Love to Bake

This Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread Loaf is a delightful blend of simplicity and flavor, perfect for breakfast or indulgent sandwiches.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3.5 cups Bread flour Essential for structure
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Instant yeast Helps the dough rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Warm milk Creates soft texture
  • 1 large Egg Adds richness
  • 3 tablespoons Tangzhong Keeps bread moist
  • 3 tablespoons Softened butter Enriches dough
Optional additions
  • Melted butter For brushing on top
  • Sesame or poppy seeds For added flavor
  • Powdered sugar Dusting for sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Dough Hook

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Tangzhong by whisking flour and warm milk over low heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Add warm milk, egg, and cooled tangzhong to the dry mixture.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes or with a dough hook for 7-8 minutes.
  5. Add softened butter to the dough and knead for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl and cover, allowing it to rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  7. Shape the dough into smooth balls or logs after deflating it post-rise.
  8. Second rise: Place shaped dough in a greased loaf pan and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Cool and serve: Brush with melted butter, cool in the pan before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Knead the dough until smooth for optimal texture. Ensure warm milk isn't too hot to avoid killing yeast.

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