Go Back
–+ servings
Soft and Buttery Milk Bread Loaf

Irresistibly Soft and Buttery Milk Bread Loaf You’ll Love

This Soft and Buttery Milk Bread Loaf is a delightful treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks, with a pillowy texture and rich flavor.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soft and Buttery Milk Bread Loaf Ingredients
  • 4 cups bread flour essential for that perfect loaf texture
  • 1 cup whole milk use fresh for a richer flavor
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar adds a subtle sweetness
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast ensure it’s fresh for optimal rising
  • 2 tsp salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavors
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter for a soft and buttery finish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Soft and Buttery Milk Bread Loaf
  1. Activate the yeast by mixing warm milk with sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, watching for a lovely foam to form.
  2. Whisk together the bread flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the foamy yeast mixture and softened butter with the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough starts to form.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, then cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it has doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough to release the air, then shape it into a loaf. Put it into a greased loaf pan, cover again, and let it rise for 30 more minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for about 30 minutes, watching for a golden brown color on top.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve warm with butter for an extra special treat.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!