Housemade Japanese Milk Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- 5
Shape the Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide it into three equal pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
- 6
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough balls into a greased loaf pan, cover, and let them rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough is rising.
- 8
Bake the Bread
Once the dough has risen, bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- 9
Cool and Serve
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
