Homemade Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread

Homemade Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread

Homemade Milk Bread is the kind of recipe that brings comfort, warmth, and nostalgia to the kitchen. Soft, moist, and incredibly fluffy, this golden loaf is enriched with milk and butter, giving it a tender crumb and slightly sweet, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you enjoy it warm with butter, toasted with jam, or as the base for French toast or sandwiches, this bread tastes just like a bakery-style loaf—simple yet wonderfully indulgent. It’s perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or anytime you crave fresh, homemade bread without any preservatives.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour

• 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast

• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

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• 1 cup warm milk (240 ml, about 110°F/43°C)

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• Extra butter for brushing

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top.
Let it sit for 5–7 minutes until bubbly and foamy. This means the yeast is active.

2. Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
Add the yeast mixture and egg. Start mixing gently.
Add the softened butter and knead well (by hand for 10 minutes or with a mixer for 5–7 minutes) until the dough becomes smooth, stretchy, and slightly sticky but not wet.

3. First Rise (Proofing)
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.
Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Loaf
Once risen, punch down the dough gently to remove air.
Transfer to a floured surface, divide into 2 or 3 pieces (optional), shape each into smooth rolls, and place them side by side in a loaf pan.
Alternatively, shape it as one whole loaf and place it directly in the pan.

5. Second Rise
Cover again and let it rise for another 30–45 minutes in the loaf pan until puffy and nearly doubled.

6. Bake the Bread
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Brush the top with a little milk or beaten egg for a shiny golden crust.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

7. Final Touch
Remove from the oven and brush the top with melted butter for a soft, shiny finish.
Let it cool slightly before slicing.

Serving Suggestions

• Spread with butter, honey, or fruit jam while warm

• Use for sandwiches or toast

• Make French toast, bread pudding, or breakfast rolls

• Perfect served beside coffee, milk, or tea

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Conclusion

This Homemade Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread is everything you love about bakery bread—tender, light, buttery, and irresistibly soft—but made right in your kitchen with simple ingredients. It’s a recipe that brings warmth and aroma to the home, with results that feel special every time. Whether you’re an experienced baker or making bread for the first time, this milk bread is easy, rewarding, and absolutely delicious. Once you try it, it may just become your go-to bread recipe for all occasions.