Description
Japanese Milk Bread is known for its soft and fluffy texture with a slightly sweet flavor, making it perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
- 500g bread flour
- 100g milk powder
- 50g sugar
- 10g salt
- 10g instant yeast
- 300ml milk
- 50g unsalted butter
- 150g water (for Yudane)
Instructions
- Prepare the Yudane: Boil the water and mix it with the bread flour until a thick paste forms. Let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, milk powder, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- Add the milk and the cooled Yudane to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10-15 minutes, until smooth.
- Incorporate the butter and knead until fully absorbed and the dough is elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a prepared loaf pan.
- Allow it to rise again until it doubles.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese