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Soft & Buttery Milk Bread

Soft & Buttery Milk Bread

This Soft & Buttery Milk Bread is a delightful homemade loaf that delivers restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or water for brushing

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Greased loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and egg yolk.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Place the loaf in a greased pan and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Brush the top with milk or water for a glossy finish.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize with herbs or spices and store in an airtight container for freshness.

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