Fluffy Milk Bread Loaf

Fluffy Milk Bread Loaf 🍞🥛

Ingredients

• 3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2¼ tsp (7 g) instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
• ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp butter, softened

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Instructions

1. Make the dough
   • In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
   • Add warm milk, water, egg, and butter.
   • Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. First rise
   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
3. Shape
   • Punch down, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan.
4. Second rise
   • Cover and rise 35–45 minutes until puffy.
5. Bake
   • Bake at 175°C / 350°F for 30–35 minutes until golden.
6. Finish
   • Brush hot loaf with butter for extra softness.

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✨ Ultra-soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for sandwiches or toast.