Description
This Soft & Sweet Condensed Milk Bread recipe yields a tender, fluffy loaf with a subtly sweet flavor from condensed milk. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, this bread bakes to a golden brown crust brushed with butter and extra condensed milk for added moisture and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For Finishing
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for a soft crust)
- 1 tbsp condensed milk (for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, whisk warm milk and yeast together and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, condensed milk, melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Mix Dough: Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Knead the dough by hand for 8-10 minutes or use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Punch Down & Shape: Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape the dough into a loaf or rolls and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the dough again and let it rise for 30 minutes until puffed up.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush for Crust: Brush the top of the dough with melted butter to ensure a soft, golden crust.
- Bake Bread: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the loaf is golden brown and cooked through.
- Apply Sweet Finish: While the bread is still warm, brush the top with condensed milk for extra sweetness and moisture.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing. Enjoy it plain, toasted, or with butter and jam!
Notes
- Use warm milk at about 110°F (45°C) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
- Kneading develops gluten, necessary for the soft, elastic texture of the bread.
- Letting the dough rise twice ensures a fluffy and light loaf.
- Brushing the baked bread with condensed milk adds a shiny finish and enhances sweetness.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container to keep it soft.
