Description
Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread is a delightful treat that transforms simple ingredients into a soft, fluffy masterpiece. Perfect for breakfast or as a base for sandwiches, this bread envelops your senses with its warm, buttery aroma and indulgent texture. Whether you’re slathering it with butter or turning it into French toast, each slice promises to elevate any meal. Easy to make, this recipe invites bakers of all levels to embark on a delicious journey right in their own kitchens.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt; mix well.
- Warm the milk until slightly hot; add eggs and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until combined into a shaggy dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Punch down the dough, divide into three portions, shape into logs, and place in a loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg