Homemade Soft Milk Bread

Ingredients

• • 150 ml milk
  • 6 g yeast (about 2 tsp)

• • 250 g wheat flour (about 2 cups)
  • 50 g powdered sugar (about ¼ cup)
  • ¼ tsp salt

• • 10 g milk powder (about 1 tbsp)
  • 15 g butter (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)

• Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

Directions

Activate the Yeast:

• • Pour 150 ml of milk into a large bowl.
  • Add 6 g of yeast into the milk and let it activate for 5 minutes. You should see bubbles or froth, indicating that the yeast is working.

Prepare the Dough:

• • To the activated yeast mixture, add 250 g of flour, 50 g powdered sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and 10 g of milk powder.
  • Mix the ingredients well until they form a dough. Then, knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Add 15 g of butter to the dough and continue kneading until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough is soft and smooth.

First Rise:

• Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Shape the Dough:

• • Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release the air.
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal parts.

• Shape each part of dough into a loaf or rolls, following the technique shown in the video (you can form simple round or elongated loaves, or use a loaf pan for a more classic shape).
• Let the shaped dough rest for 15 minutes to rise again before baking.

Prepare for Baking:

• • Brush the top of each loaf with egg yolk for a golden, glossy finish.

• Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.

Bake the Bread:

• • Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
  • Bake the bread for about 25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

• Once done, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.