Easy and Spongy Milk Bread Recipe

🥛🍞 Easy and Spongy Milk Bread Recipe 😍

Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet — this milk bread stays tender for days and is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just warm with butter.

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🛒 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2¼ tsp instant yeast
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup warm water
• 3 tbsp butter (softened) or oil
• 1 egg (optional, for extra softness)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, water, sugar, and yeast. Rest 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add butter (or oil), salt, and egg (if using).
3. Gradually add flour and knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
5. Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased pan.
6. Let rise again 30–40 minutes.
7. Brush top with milk for a soft crust.
8. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.
9. Brush with butter while hot for extra softness ✨

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⭐ Tips

• For ultra-soft bread, replace water with more milk
• Add 1 tbsp honey for extra flavor
• Keeps soft 2–3 days covered

If you want a no-knead version, Japanese milk bread, or rolls, tell me and I’ll adapt it for you 🤍