Description
Soft homemade milk bread that is fluffy tender and lightly sweet. This easy loaf recipe works well for sandwiches, toast, and daily baking.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole milk warm about 110°F
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the yeast and sugar and stir briefly then rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in the egg and salt until combined.
- Add the flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead by hand or mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Knead in the butter until fully absorbed and the dough is soft.
- Shape the dough into a ball place in a greased bowl and cover.
- Let rise in a warm spot for 60 to 75 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape into a loaf.
- Place into a greased 9 by 5 inch loaf pan and cover.
- Let rise for 35 to 45 minutes until the dough crowns just above the pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and the center reaches 190°F.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This bread is tall, fluffy, and tender with a fine crumb.
- It is beginner friendly.
- Ideal for slicing sandwiches or enjoying warm with butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American