Soft and Delicious Milk Bread
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Ingredients:
150 ml milk (about 2/3 cup)
6 grams yeast (about 2 tsp)
250 grams wheat flour (about 2 cups)
50 grams powdered sugar (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 grams milk powder (about 2 tbsp)
15 grams butter (about 1 tbsp)
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Sesame seeds (for topping)
Directions:
Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, pour 150 ml of milk and add 6 grams of yeast. Let the yeast activate for 5 minutes.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Add 250 grams of wheat flour, 50 grams of powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 10 grams of milk powder. Mix well.
Knead Dough: Stir the ingredients until a dough forms. Add 15 grams of butter and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Shape Dough: Once the dough has risen, divide it into 4 equal pieces. Shape the dough as desired.
Rest Dough: Let the shaped dough rest for 15 minutes to rise slightly.
Prepare for Baking: Brush the tops of the dough with egg yolk and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake for 18 minutes at low heat, then increase the heat to high and bake for an additional 7 minutes until golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the bread cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with butter and jam for a simple breakfast.
See also Cheesy Potato Gratin Recipe
Pair with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Enjoy as a sandwich with your favorite fillings.
Serve with soup or stew for a comforting meal.
Slice and use for French toast.
Cooking Tips:
To ensure the bread is soft, make sure to knead it until smooth and elastic.
If you prefer a softer crust, cover the bread with a kitchen towel immediately after baking.
You can add herbs or cheese to the dough for a savory twist.
Use fresh milk and yeast for the best rise.
If you don’t have sesame seeds, you can use poppy seeds or skip them entirely.
Nutritional Benefits:
Milk is rich in calcium and vitamin D, essential for bone health.
Yeast provides B vitamins that are important for metabolism.
Butter contributes healthy fats that help support brain function.
Flour provides carbohydrates, a primary energy source for the body.
Dietary Information:
Contains dairy and gluten.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Can be made dairy-free with plant-based butter and milk.
Not suitable for people with celiac disease (contains wheat flour).