Milk Bread

Milk Bread

Introduction

Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, Milk Bread is a comforting bakery favorite that melts in your mouth with every bite. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or as a base for sandwiches, this bread is tender, light, and subtly buttery. Its pillowy texture comes from a careful combination of milk, butter, and yeast, creating a loaf that feels homemade yet bakery-quality. Making milk bread from scratch is easier than it seems, and the aroma of fresh-baked loaves filling your kitchen is an irresistible reward.

Ingredients

• 500 g wheat flour (4 cups / 17.5 oz)
• 250 ml milk, warm (1 cup / 8.5 fl oz)
• 50 g butter, softened (3.5 tablespoons / 1.7 oz)
• 50 g sugar (1/4 cup / 1.8 oz)
• 12 g fresh yeast (0.42 oz)
• 4 g salt (3/4 teaspoon)
• 2 large eggs
• Egg glaze: 1 egg yolk + 15 ml milk (1 tablespoon)

Directions