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Milk Bread

Easy Homemade Milk Bread Recipe for Soft and Fluffy Loaves

This Milk Bread recipe delivers soft, fluffy loaves with simple ingredients for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour 480g
  • 1 cup whole milk 240ml, warm
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast 7g
  • 1 tsp salt 6g
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, 57g

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt until combined.
  3. Pour the frothy yeast mixture and melted butter into the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  6. Punch down the dough, shape into a loaf, place in greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise again for about 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 3g

Notes

Customize by adding herbs, using non-dairy milk, or mixing in seasonal spices for a unique twist. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.

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