Description
This Sweet Condensed Milk Bread recipe results in soft, moist, and slightly sweet bread perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with bread flour, sweetened condensed milk, and butter, this homemade bread has a tender crumb and a rich flavor that pairs well with coffee or tea. The dough is kneaded until smooth and allowed to rise twice, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 500 g bread flour
- 50 g sugar
- 7 g instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 250 ml warm milk
- 100 ml sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg
- 50 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for greasing)
Other
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the bread flour, sugar, and salt thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Prepare the wet mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sweetened condensed milk, and egg until blended. Add the instant yeast and allow it to sit for 5 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
- Form the dough: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to form a rough dough.
- Knead the dough: Incorporate the softened butter into the dough and knead by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat with oil. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and set it in a warm spot to rise for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Punch down and shape: Gently deflate the risen dough, transfer it onto a floured surface, divide into 8 equal pieces, and shape each into a ball or your desired form.
- Second rise: Place the shaped dough onto a greased or parchment-lined baking pan. Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven: During the second rise, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake: Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving to enhance texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast effectively.
- Use bread flour for a chewier texture and better gluten development.
- You can brush the top with melted butter after baking for a softer crust.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing to prevent a gummy texture.
