Easy and Spongy Milk Bread Recipe

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The Easy and Spongy Milk Bread Recipe is a soft, fluffy, and delicious homemade bread that melts in your mouth with every bite. This milk-enriched bread is perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or tea-time snacks. The smooth texture and slightly sweet flavor make it ideal for both sweet and savory spreads. It’s simple to prepare and doesn’t require any professional baking skills, just patience and the right ingredients. This milk bread stays fresh for days, giving you the perfect loaf to enjoy anytime with butter, jam, or even toasted with garlic and herbs.

Ingredients

  1. 3 cups all-purpose flour

  2. 2 teaspoons instant yeast

  3. 3 tablespoons sugar

  4. 1 teaspoon salt

  5. 1 cup warm milk

  6. 2 tablespoons butter (softened)

  7. 1 egg (optional for richness)

  8. ¼ cup warm water (if needed for kneading)

  9. 1 tablespoon oil (for greasing the bowl)

  10. 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing the top before baking)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy. This step ensures the yeast is active.

  2. Add flour, salt, butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix until the dough begins to form. Add warm water little by little if the dough feels too dry.

  3. Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

  4. Grease a bowl with oil, place the dough in it, and cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise for about 1 to 1½ hours in a warm place or until it doubles in size.

  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to remove air bubbles. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

  6. Cover again and let it rest for another 30–40 minutes until it rises slightly above the pan’s edge.

  7. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the top of the dough with milk for a shiny finish.

  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

  9. Remove from the oven and brush the top with a bit of butter for extra softness. Let it cool completely before slicing.

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