Make a very soft and slightly sweet bread loaf using sweetened condensed milk for a rich flavor and tender crumb. This recipe is easy for beginners.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:155 min
Yield:1 loaf (about 12 slices)
Category:Baking
Method:Yeast Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup warm milk (about 105-115°F)
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
Instructions
Combine the warm milk and sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg to the dry ingredients.
Mix on low speed with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms. Increase the speed to medium-low and knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If mixing by hand, knead on a lightly floured surface for 10 to 12 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning 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 dough. Shape it into a log 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 has risen about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
Remove the bread from the pan immediately and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For rolls, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces after the first rise, shape into balls, and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Allow them to proof for 30 minutes before baking at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
You can brush the top of the loaf with a little extra condensed milk mixed with water before baking for a shinier crust.