Indulge in Softness: Wholesome Milk Bread Recipe
Are you on the quest to discover the soft, fluffy, and mildly sweet delight that is milk bread? Dive into the luscious world of baking with our Milk Bread Recipe that promises not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a fun and engaging baking experience. Let’s embark on this culinary adventure together!
Wholesome Ingredients
- 550g of wheat flour
- 175ml milk
- 120g of butter
- 150g of sugar
- 30g of icing or snow sugar
- 4 eggs
- 15g of dry yeast
- 1 tbsp salt
Methodical Instructions
1. Prepare the Yeast:
- Warm the milk in a pot and dissolve the yeast within. Once completely dissolved, turn off the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Form the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Create a well in the center, crack in three eggs, and gradually add the milk-yeast mixture (ensuring it’s at room temperature).
- Begin by stirring with a spatula, employing circular motions, and once the mixture becomes denser, use your hands to integrate fully into a homogeneous dough.
3. Knead with Butter:
- Flour your work surface, place the dough upon it, stretch it out, and incorporate the butter, kneading for 10 minutes. If the dough initially gets sticky, fret not – it’ll become manageable with persistent kneading.
4. Let it Rise:
- Shape your dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it ferment for 2 hours.
5. Form the Buns:
- Once the dough has risen, knead it for an additional 3 minutes to expel air. Next, divide the dough into equal portions, aiming for each bun to be roughly the size of a medium apple. This quantity should yield approximately 10 servings.
- Shape them into your preferred form – be it round or oval – and ensure they are of a modest size to retain their characteristic fluffiness.
6. Second Rise:
- Arrange your formed buns on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, allowing them another 2-hour rest for a second fermentation process.
7. Preheat and Brush:
- With 10 minutes left on the second rise, preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius (374 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Whisk the remaining egg to brush atop each bun, followed by a sprinkle of icing or snow sugar, which will grant them a glossy, golden appearance upon baking.
8. Bake to Perfection:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until your milk bread buns are sumptuously soft, fluffy, and boast a tempting golden hue.
Serve fresh from the oven and indulge in the soft, sweet allure of homemade milk bread! Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time you desire a gentle sweetness in your day.
Notes: Adjust sugar levels to suit your desired sweetness and ensure your yeast is active and fresh for optimal rise. Happy baking!
