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fluffy homemade milk bread

Fluffy Homemade Milk Bread Recipe Worth Every Bite

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 1% low-fat milk warmed but NOT scalded

Method
 

  1. Grease a standard loaf pan and sift 4 cups of bread flour into a large, warm bowl.
  2. Add 1 large egg, 4 tablespoons softened butter, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar to the flour.
  3. Gradually mix in 1 cup warmed milk, kneading until dough is smooth and elastic. You may not need all the milk.
  4. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
  5. After rising, knead the dough briefly, shape it, and place it into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Let the dough rise again for 45 minutes in a warm spot until puffed.
  7. Before baking, brush the top with beaten egg or milk for a golden finish.
  8. Bake in a 450°F oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 425°F and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven when golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. Cool before slicing.