Easy and Fluffy Milk Bread
A delicious bread, characterized by its soft and fluffy texture, milk bread is a delightful addition to your breakfast table. Whether you’re enjoying it with some butter and jam or using it to make a scrumptious sandwich, this milk bread recipe promises a mouthwatering result.
Ingredients:
- 450 g of flour
- 2 eggs
- 225 ml of milk
- 25 g of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 50 g of butter
- 25 g of fresh yeast (a whole small block)
Instructions:
- Activate the Yeast: Begin by warming up the milk for a few seconds in the microwave. Add the sugar and yeast, letting it sit for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Prepare the Dry Mix: While the yeast is activating, sift the flour using a colander, mix in the salt, and set it aside.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Once the 10 minutes have passed, pour the milk and yeast mixture into the flour, ensuring the yeast is completely dissolved.
- Add Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the flour mixture. You can mix using a whisk or a mixer. Using a whisk provides a slower blending process, while a mixer will give faster results.
- Integrate the Butter: If the butter is too hard, soften it slightly in the microwave. Ideally, the butter should be at room temperature. Incorporate the butter into the dough and mix well.
- Knead the Dough: Begin kneading the dough with your hands. Spend a few minutes working the dough, ensuring it becomes smooth.
- Let it Rise: Shape the dough into a ball and cover it with a cloth. Let it rest for about 90 minutes in a draft-free place, like inside a microwave or a closed cupboard.
- Shaping the Bread: After the resting period, the dough should have doubled in size due to the yeast’s action. Divide the dough into equal portions. Form them into balls, flatten them using a plate, and then cut the edges to give them a rectangular shape.
- Final Touches: Make three diagonal slashes on the surface of each bread piece. This is the traditional shape, but feel free to be creative.
- Second Rise: Place the shaped bread on a baking tray, cover with a cloth, and let them rest for an additional 25 minutes.
- Egg Wash: Just before the end of this second resting period, beat an egg and brush it over the bread for a shiny finish.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the milk breads for about 10 minutes. After baking, turn off the oven and let them sit inside for another 5 minutes.
This milk bread is not only easy to make but is sure to impress with its soft and fluffy texture. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack, it’s a treat you won’t get enough of!
