Milk Bread

 

Ingredients 🛒

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾

3 tbsp sugar 🍚

1 tsp salt 🧂

2 tsp instant yeast 🍞

½ cup warm milk 🥛

¼ cup heavy cream 🍶

1 egg 🥚

2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened) 🧈

1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash) 🥄

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1️⃣ Prepare the dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Add warm milk, heavy cream, and egg. Mix until combined.

2️⃣ Knead: Add butter and knead for 10-12 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

3️⃣ First rise ⏳: Cover and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4️⃣ Shape: Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into an oval, fold, and place in a greased loaf pan.

5️⃣ Second rise ⏳: Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.

6️⃣ Egg wash & bake: Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

7️⃣ Enjoy! Let cool slightly, then pull apart and enjoy the fluffy goodness! 😋🥖

Let me know if you want a sugar-free version! 🚀