Soft and Delicious Milk Bread – The Fluffiest Loaf You’ll Ever Bake
This soft and fluffy milk bread is the perfect homemade loaf—light, slightly sweet, and incredibly tender. Whether enjoyed fresh with butter, used for sandwiches, or toasted for breakfast, this bread is a game-changer. Its rich, buttery flavor and pillowy texture make it a must-try for both beginner and experienced bakers. Once you bake this, store-bought bread will never be the same again!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 1 hour 30 minutes:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 ml warm milk
- 6 grams yeast (active dry or instant)
- 250 grams wheat flour
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 grams milk powder
- 15 grams butter (softened)
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and powdered sugar. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until frothy.
- Add wheat flour, milk powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Gradually incorporate the softened butter and knead until fully absorbed.
- Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased baking pan.
- Let the dough rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the top with egg yolk for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve fresh or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For an even softer texture, replace half of the milk with heavy cream.
- To make it sweeter, increase the powdered sugar by 10–15 grams.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- This bread works great as sandwich bread, French toast, or a base for bread pudding.