Description
Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread is a soft, fluffy delight that fills your home with the warm aroma of freshly baked goodness. This versatile bread is perfect for sandwiches or simply enjoyed with butter, making it a beloved staple for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its rich flavor and tender texture, this recipe is easy to master, ensuring that every bite feels like a comforting embrace from your childhood kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming the whole milk and mixing in yeast and sugar; let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add the activated yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter to the dry ingredients; stir until combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down the dough, divide into three pieces, shape into balls, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Allow the dough to rise again for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg