Description
Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet, this homemade Sweet Milk Bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Made with pantry staples, it’s an easy bread recipe you’ll bake again and again.
Ingredients
6 to 6.5 cups bread flour
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon vitamin C powder or vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 cup warm milk
2 large eggs
Instructions
1. Dissolve the yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix well.
3. Make a well in the center. Add yeast mixture, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vinegar.
4. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
5. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
6. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough gently. Divide into four equal parts.
8. Shape each piece into a loaf or roll into rectangles and then into loaves.
9. Place in greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
10. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
11. Cool for a few minutes, then remove from pans and place on a wire rack.
12. Brush with melted butter while warm for a soft and shiny crust.
Notes
You can replace vitamin C powder with apple cider vinegar.
Adding butter helps improve flavor, texture, and moisture.
For an extra soft crust, create steam in the oven while baking.
This recipe yields four standard-sized loaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global