{"id":5370,"date":"2025-08-04T15:46:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=5370"},"modified":"2025-08-04T15:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:46:17","slug":"soft-milk-bread-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/04\/soft-milk-bread-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Milk Bread Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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For the Dough:<\/h3>\n
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    3 \u00bd cups (450g) all-purpose or bread flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u00bc cup (50g) sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    2 \u00bc tsp (1 packet) instant yeast<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1 tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1 large egg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u00bc cup (60ml) heavy cream<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Optional Egg Wash:<\/h3>\n
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      1 egg + 1 tbsp milk, beaten<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n
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      1. Mix the Dough<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and yeast (add salt away from yeast at first).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, cream, and egg.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Add wet mixture to dry and mix until a shaggy dough forms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Knead for 10\u201315 minutes by hand or 8 minutes with a stand mixer until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2. Add the Butter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Gradually knead in the softened butter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Continue kneading until the dough becomes silky and elastic. It should pass the windowpane test<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. First Proof<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Place the dough in a greased bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            4. Shape the Dough<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              Gently deflate and divide the dough into 3 or 4 portions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Flatten each into a rectangle, roll up like a jelly roll, and place seam side down into a greased loaf pan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Cover and let rise again for 30\u201345 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              5. Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Brush the top with egg wash for a shiny, golden crust.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Bake for 25\u201330 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                6. Cool<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Benefits of Homemade Milk Bread<\/h2>\n
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                    Healthier<\/strong>: No preservatives or additives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Budget-Friendly<\/strong>: Cheaper than store-bought artisan loaves<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Emotionally Comforting<\/strong>: Soft texture and sweet aroma trigger feel-good memories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Nutrient-Rich<\/strong>: Thanks to milk, butter, and egg<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Incredibly Versatile<\/strong>: From sandwiches to desserts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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