Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread
Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread is a delightful treat that brings the soft, fluffy texture of Japanese baking right into your home. This subtly sweet bread melts in your mouth, making it perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or toasting with butter. With its rich flavor and tender crumb, every slice is a taste of comfort that you won’t want to miss. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (6g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 tsp salt (5g)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (57g)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add sugar and salt, then gradually mix in flour until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Form into a ball.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into three pieces, roll each into strands, and twist together gently.
- Place twisted dough into a greased loaf pan; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush top with egg wash and bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg