Milk Bread

This recipe makes two loaves

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. In a bowl add in flour and salt.

Step 2

2. Heat milk to 100-110F and add in sugar and yeast. Whisk together and add into the dry mixture.

Step 3

3. With a dough hook, mix at low and gradually increase to medium. Add in 25 g of egg and continue to mix.

Step 4

4. Add in softened butter and continue to mix. Dough may look sticky and wet but continue to mix on a high speed.

Step 5

5. Test dough with a “window pane” test. If dough doesn’t tear, you are all set to proof.

Step 6

6. Place dough in a bowl and cover for an hour. After an hour, degas and divide dough into 6 equal pieces.

Step 7

7. Round the pieces and set aside for 15 minutes.

Step 8

8. Shape the dough (shown in video) and place into loaf pans.

Step 9

9. Let the loaves rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 10

10. Egg wash (egg + splash of water or milk) the top with the left over egg.

Step 11

11. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Step 12

12. Butter once out of the pan, cool, and enjoy.