Milk Loaf

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:14:57 GMT

Step 1

1. Stir yeast and sugar into milk. If using dried yeast leave to stand for 5 mins.

Step 2

2. Put one third of flour into a large bowl. Add yeast liquid, mix well. Leave in a warm place for 20 mins or until frothy.

Step 3

3. Meanwhile, sift remaining flour and salt into a bowl. Rub in butter then add, with beaten egg, to yeast mixture. Mix well.

Step 4

4. Turn out on to a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 10 mins or until dough loses its stickiness.

Step 5

5. Cover, leave to rise until doubled in size.

Step 6

6. Turn out on to a floured work surface. Knead lightly. Cut into 2.

Step 7

7. Shape each to fit a 450 g (1 lb) loaf tin. Brush tins with melted butter. Put in dough.

Step 8

8. Cover and leave to rise until dough doubles in size and reaches top of tins.

Step 9

9. Brush with milk. Bake at 190°C (375°F). Mark 5 for 45-50 mins or until loaf shrinks slightly from sides of tin and crust is golden.

Step 10

10. Cool on a wire cooling rack.

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