Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread Recipe
Indulge in the delightfully soft and fluffy texture of Heavenly Japanese Milk Bread. This unique bread melts in your mouth with its subtly sweet flavor and buttery aroma, making it the perfect addition to any meal. Whether enjoyed as toast for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch, or even transformed into French toast for dessert, this recipe is sure to create lasting memories in your kitchen. Get ready to elevate your baking game with this easy-to-follow recipe!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 tsp instant yeast (7g)
- 1 tsp salt (6g)
- 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm (240ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Warm the milk until lukewarm and mix it with the melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After rising, punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces. Shape each piece into logs and place them side by side in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover again and let rise for another 30-40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg