Milk Bread Recipe

Milk Bread

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well to incorporate all dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat the Milk

   In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk until it’s warm but not boiling (about 100°F or 38°C). Remove from heat and add the unsalted butter, stirring until melted.

3. 3

   Combine Wet Ingredients

   In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and then add the warm milk mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly.

4. 4

   Mix the Dough

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

5. 5

   Knead the Dough

   Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

6. 6

   First Rise

   Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

7. 7

   Shape the Dough

   Once risen, punch down the dough to release the air. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased loaf pan.

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   Second Rise

   Cover the loaf with a damp cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it has risen above the rim of the pan.

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   Preheat Oven

   While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

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    Bake the Bread

    Once the bread has risen, place it in the preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

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    Cool the Bread

    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.