Description
A soft, fluffy, and cloud-like milk bread that’s perfect for any occasion. This versatile bread can be made with or without a stand mixer and customized with various flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until foamy.
- Mix in egg, flour, and salt until combined.
- Add softened butter and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Let rise again until puffy.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 350°F until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F.
Notes
- You can make this bread without a stand mixer, but expect 10-12 minutes of hand kneading.
- To ensure soft texture, avoid overkneading and consider using lower protein flour.
- For dairy-free version, use coconut condensed milk, plant-based milk, and vegan butter.
- Bread is done when golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Try adding citrus zest, cinnamon, cardamom, or chocolate chips after first rise.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: milk bread, soft bread, asian bread, homemade bread, fluffy bread
