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Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread

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A delightful recipe for soft and fluffy Milk Bread that’s perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ cups Whole Milk, warmed
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Butter, softened
  • 1 Egg, optional

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Yeast: Warm milk and sprinkle yeast over it, adding a pinch of sugar. Let it rest until frothy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the yeast mixture into dry ingredients, add butter and egg (if using), and mix until shaggy.
  4. Knead the Dough: Flour a surface lightly and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
  6. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Second Rise: Place in a greased loaf pan and let it rise for about 30-45 minutes.
  8. Preheat the Oven: While dough rises, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake: Bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool and Slice: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and slicing.

Notes

This Milk Bread is perfect for toasting or making sandwiches. It can be customized with various additions for different flavors.

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Keywords: milk bread, baking, soft bread, homemade bread, fluffy bread

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