Soft and Delicious Milk Bread
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.