Delicious Homemade Milk Bread to Sweeten Your Day

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Master Receita Solta

Delicious Homemade Milk Bread to Sweeten Your Day
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEASY
Calories650 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Homemade milk bread stands out for its extremely soft crumb, uniform texture, and delicately golden thin crust. Made with whole milk and melted butter, it has a characteristic milky aroma and balanced moisture that pairs perfectly with the first meal of the day."

Delicious Homemade Milk Bread to Sweeten Your Day

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Vigorous kneading for 10 minutes develops an elastic gluten chain responsible for the fluffy structure of the crumb. - The combination of eggs and butter confers lipid richness that prolongs freshness and prevents premature drying. - The hollow sound test when tapping the bottom of the pan at 30 minutes at 180°C confirms that the center has baked evenly.

Ingredients

Main Course

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 200ml of warm milk
  • 50g of sugar
  • 50g melted butter
  • 10g of salt
  • 10g of dry yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • For a fluffier bread, don't forget to measure the ingredients accurately.
  • Using milk at room temperature helps in activating the yeast.
  • Try adding seeds or dried fruits to the dough for a special touch.
  • Store the bread in a closed container to keep it fresh for longer.
  • Using a baking stone can improve the crunchiness of the crust.

Instructions

Main Course

1

In the container, mix the warm milk with the sugar and yeast, letting it rest for 5 minutes.

2

Add the eggs and melted butter to the mixture.

3

In another container, combine the flour and salt.

4

Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a homogeneous dough is formed.

5

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is soft and elastic.

6

Place the dough in a greased container, cover with a cloth and let it rest for 1 hour or until it doubles in volume.

7

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

8

Após o descanso, modele a massa em formato de pão e coloque na forma.

9

Let it rest for another 30 minutes while the oven heats up.

10

Asse por 30 minutos ou até que esteja dourado e ao bater na parte de baixo do pão, faça um som oco.

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Chef Tips

- Add the flour gradually to avoid drying out the dough, maintaining a light consistency that pulls away after kneading. - Let the bread rise covered with a clean cloth in a place sheltered from drafts to avoid a dried-out crust. - Let the bread rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes before slicing to settle the internal crumb.

Variations

- Brush egg yolk mixed with a spoonful of milk on the surface before the oven to obtain a very golden and shiny crust. - Add 50 grams of white sesame or flax seeds on top of the shaped dough right after brushing with the egg. - Shape the dough into small round rolls of 50 grams to serve in individual school snack portions.

Substitutions

- A manteiga derretida pode ser substituída por banha de porco refinada ou margarina culinária com alto teor de lipídios. - O leite de vaca integral pode ser substituído por leite desnatado ou bebida vegetal de aveia na mesma temperatura morna. - O fermento biológico seco (10 g) pode ser substituído por 30 g de fermento fresco dissolvido no leite morno com açúcar.

How to Store

Keep the bread chilled in a tightly sealed plastic bag at room temperature, protected from sunlight, for up to 5 days. Do not put the bread in the refrigerator, as low temperatures dry out the crumb and harden the milk fat.

Can You Freeze It?

Fatie o pão completamente frio e intercale as fatias com papel-manteiga dentro de saco hermético por até 90 dias no congelador. Aqueça a fatia congelada diretamente na torradeira ou frigideira por 2 minutos até recuperar a maciez.

What to Serve With

Combines with softened salted butter at room temperature, homemade strawberry jam, creamy requeijão, and cheese slices. Hot drinks like drip coffee, cappuccino, or black tea form the ideal pairing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal temperature of the milk to dissolve the yeast?

The temperature should be between 35°C and 38°C, warm to the touch; temperatures above 45°C kill the yeast.

How to know if the dough has reached the correct kneading point?

Open a small piece of dough with your fingers; if it stretches until translucent without tearing easily, it has reached the windowpane test.

Can I bake the milk bread in a regular pan without high sides?

Yes, shape into a loaf or braid and bake in a greased shallow baking sheet, maintaining the same time and temperature of 180°C.

Why did the bread crust become very hard after baking?

An overly hot oven or long cooking time dries out the crust; brush with butter upon removing from heat.

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