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Simple Homemade Milk Bread sliced loaf

Simple Homemade Milk Bread: The Softest Slice of Comfort

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Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet, this Simple Homemade Milk Bread is the ultimate comfort loaf, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or a snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar. Let sit until foamy (about 5–10 mins).
  2. Mix in flour and knead into a soft dough.
  3. Add softened butter and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  5. Shape into loaf pan, proof again for 45 mins. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Ensure milk is warm, not hot, for activating yeast.
  • Use bread flour for a chewier texture if preferred.
  • You can freeze slices and reheat as needed.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg