Ultra-Soft Milk Bread

🔹 Ingredients:

• 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
• ¼ cup (60g) melted butter or oil
• 1 egg

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🔹 Instructions:

Step 1: Activate

1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
2. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

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Step 2: Make the Dough

1. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour.
2. Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
3. Dough should be slightly sticky but smooth.

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Step 3: First Rise

• Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

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Step 4: Shape

1. Punch down dough.
2. Shape into a loaf or divide into 3–4 balls for extra fluffiness.
3. Place in greased loaf pan.

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Step 5: Second Rise

• Let rise again 30–45 minutes.

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Step 6: Bake

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.
• Brush with butter after baking for a soft crust.

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💡 Tips for Extra Softness:

• Don’t overbake.
• Cover with a towel while cooling.
• Use warm (not hot) milk.