Description
Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread is a soft, fluffy delight that transports you to comfort with every bite. This exquisite bread features a subtle sweetness and a tender texture, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with butter and jam, its irresistible aroma and taste will have your family coming back for more. Make this recipe your own and bring joy to your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
- 1 tsp salt (6g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56g)
- 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually mix in warm milk until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Incorporate softened butter into the dough by kneading until fully absorbed.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
- Deflate the risen dough gently and divide it into three equal portions. Roll each into a rectangle and shape into tight logs.
- Place logs in a greased loaf pan; cover and let rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the loaves with egg wash before baking for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg