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Bread with Milk and Butter

This Bread with Milk and Butter recipe produces a rich and soft loaf that's perfect for any meal. The combination of hot milk, melted butter, and eggs creates a tender crumb that’s irresistible. Ideal for breakfast, as a side dish, or even for making sandwiches, this bread is versatile and delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bread with Milk and Butter
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 400 ml hot milk
  • - 20 grams sugar 1 tablespoon
  • - 10 grams dry yeast 1 tablespoon
  • - 80 grams butter melted
  • - 2 eggs
  • - 850 grams tender wheat flour
  • - 1 large teaspoon salt
  • - 1 egg yolk for egg wash
  • - 1 teaspoon milk for egg wash

Instructions

Mix Wet Ingredients:

  • - In a large container, combine the hot milk, sugar, dry yeast, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well until the yeast and sugar are fully dissolved.

Add Dry Ingredients:

  • - Gradually add the tender wheat flour to the wet mixture, then add the salt. Mix until a dough starts to form.

Knead the Dough:

  • - Knead the dough on a floured surface or in a mixer with a dough hook attachment until it becomes soft and smooth. This should take about 10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes in a mixer.

First Rise:

  • - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it sit in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in volume.

Shape the Dough:

  • - Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide it into 27-30 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, then stretch and roll the dough.

Second Rise:

  • - Place the rolled dough pieces into a greased mold. Cover and let sit in a warm place until the dough has doubled in volume, about 30-45 minutes.

Prepare for Baking:

  • - Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Mix the egg yolk with 1 teaspoon of milk to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the dough balls.

Bake the Bread:

  • - Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Cool and Serve:

  • - Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the mold for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.