Mix milk with vinegar! Forgotten recipe from the 70s! This is how my grandmother used to make it

Making homemade bread is an art, but how about giving your traditional recipe a special touch?

Mixing warm milk with vinegar is the secret to bread with an incredibly soft texture and a flavor that will delight everyone at the table.

Surprisingly, the vinegar helps activate the yeast, creating a fluffy, airy crumb, while the milk adds smoothness to the dough.

Follow the step-by-step instructions for this unique recipe and prepare perfect breads for any occasion.

Ingredients

• • 250 ml warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar (You can use another vinegar, but red wine vinegar will give the bread a very special touch)
  • 25 g fresh yeast
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 80 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

• Wheat flour (quantity required, as described in the preparation)
  

  Preparation Method

  1. Activate the Yeast

  1. In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with the wine vinegar.
  2. Add the fresh yeast and vanilla sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, a sign that the yeast is activated.

  2. Mix the Dry and Wet Ingredients

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour (start with about 500g and adjust as needed) with the salt.
  2. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, vinegar and yeast mixture.

  3. Incorporate the Liquids

  1. Add the egg white and vegetable oil to the bowl.
  2. Mix with a wooden spoon or with your hands until a homogeneous dough forms.
  3. If the dough is too sticky, add flour little by little until it reaches the desired consistency: soft and slightly sticky.

  4. Knead the Dough

  1. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  2. Knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth, elastic and a little sticky.

  5. Let it rest

  1. 1. Place the dough in a lightly floured bowl.
  1. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.

  6. Form the Loaves

  1. After the dough has risen, divide it into portions of the desired size.
  2. Shape the bread into balls or small cylinders and place them on a floured baking sheet.

  7. Let It Rest Again

  1. Cover the formed loaves with a cloth and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes.
  2. They should rise a little more before going into the oven.

  8. Bake

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  3. Tap the bottom of the loaves lightly; if they sound hollow, they are ready.

  9. Let it cool

  1. Remove the breads from the oven and place them on a rack to cool.
  2. Serve when warm or completely cool.
     

     Tips for Recipe Success

     • • Flour at the right point: Add the flour little by little, always adjusting the texture of the dough.
     • Warm place to rise: If the environment is cold, place the dough inside the turned off oven with a bowl of hot water to create a favorable environment.
     • Even softer breads: You can brush the breads with milk before baking to ensure a softer, golden crust.
     • Adaptations: Try substituting lemon juice for the wine vinegar for a flavor variation.