Make a very soft and slightly sweet loaf of bread using sweetened condensed milk for an enriched, tender crumb. This recipe is simple for beginner bakers.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:1 hour 50 min
Yield:1 loaf (12 slices)
Category:Baking
Method:Yeast Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup warm milk (about 105-115F)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions
Combine the warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the granulated sugar, condensed milk, egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Gently punch down the risen dough. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until it crests about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200F (93C).
Remove the bread from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For an extra soft crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
If you prefer rolls, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and bake them close together on a baking sheet for about 20 minutes.
Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.