Homemade Milk Bread
Servings: 1 loaf
Cost: $10
This simple bread recipe makes 2 soft, fluffy loaves that are great for sandwiches, french toast, and more.
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Equipment
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Stand mixer
- Small pot or microwavable bowl/measuring cup
- Large bowl and towel
- Digital/Instant-Read Thermometer
- 1 loaf pan
- Nonstick baking spray
- Wire rack (for cooling)
Ingredients
- 2 cups bread flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy cream and evaporated combined
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon water or heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, whisk together the flour and salt.
- In a small pot over medium heat (or using a microwavable bowl or cup), combine the heavy cream and sugar. Heat until the mixture reaches between 110 - 115 degrees Fahrenheit (43 - 46 degrees Celsius).
- Once the cream is within this temperature range, sprinkle the yeast across the surface of the bowl or cup. Let this sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
- Next, pour the cream and yeast mix into the flour and knead (with the paddle attachment or by hand) for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and knead it briefly. At this point, you can divide the dough into 3 parts and shape each smaller section into a mini-loaf OR shape the entire ball of dough into 1 loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf and let it rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes or until it has risen to the top of the pan.
- Combine egg and cream or water to make an egg wash. Gently brush the top and any exposed sides of the loaf with the egg wash to create an even more golden brown crust.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.