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Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread

Cultural Context

Soft and Fluffy Milk Bread, also known as Hokkaido Milk Bread, originates from Japan and is celebrated for its incredibly soft texture and slightly sweet flavor. This bread is often enjoyed as toast or in sandwiches, making it a versatile staple in Japanese households. Its unique tangy taste comes from the use of a tangzhong method, which involves cooking a portion of the flour with water or milk. Today, this delightful bread has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring home bakers to recreate its fluffy goodness in their kitchens.

JapaneseJPother
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups milk
5 cups flour
2 tbsp yeast
3 tbsp sugar
50ml oil
75g butter
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp milk (for egg wash)
sesame

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while all-purpose flour is more readily available.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct taste.

1

Combine milk and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until warm, stirring until sugar dissolves.

2

Sprinkle yeast over the warm milk mixture and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

3

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt together.

4

Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter to the flour mixture.

5

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

7

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal portions.

8

Shape each portion into a ball and place them in a greased loaf pan.

9

Cover the pan with a cloth and let rise again until doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

10

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

11

Prepare the egg wash by mixing the egg and milk together, then brush it over the dough before baking.

12

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking.

13

Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

14

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Equipment Needed

small saucepanlarge bowlloaf pandamp clothwire rack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Hokkaido Milk BreadJapanese Milk Bread
Local Name: 牛乳パン

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