Description
This Sweet Condensed Milk Bread recipe yields a soft, slightly sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with a blend of sweetened condensed milk and regular milk, along with all-purpose flour, yeast, and butter, this bread has a tender crumb and golden crust. The gentle sweetness from the condensed milk adds a unique flavor, making it delightful on its own or with a spread of butter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, and salt. Mix them well to distribute the yeast and salt evenly throughout the flour.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, and melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and elastic, indicating gluten development.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape and Second Rise: Punch down the risen dough to release trapped air, then shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan, cover it again, and let it rise for another 30 minutes until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, indicating it is fully baked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. This helps maintain the bread’s texture and prevents sogginess.
Notes
- Use instant yeast for this recipe for convenience as it doesn’t require proofing.
- Make sure the melted butter is not too hot when mixing so it doesn’t kill the yeast.
- Kneading is important to develop gluten, which gives bread its structure and chew.
- If dough is sticky, lightly flour your hands or the surface during kneading.
- Letting the bread cool fully before slicing ensures clean slices and a better crumb structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American