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Nouvelle recette de pain au lait moelleux et filant

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Pain au Lait

Cultural Context

Pain au Lait, or 'milk bread,' hails from France and is cherished for its soft, slightly sweet texture. Traditionally enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack, it embodies the French love for simple yet delightful baked goods. This bread is often paired with coffee or chocolate, making it a beloved choice for both children and adults. Today, Pain au Lait has found its way into bakeries around the world, adapting to various tastes while still honoring its French roots.

FrenchFRother
90 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
500 g flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons milk powder
20 g fresh baker's yeast or 12 g dry baker's yeast
60 g sugar
80 g butter
1 egg
250 ml milk
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons milk (for egg wash)
Adjust flour or water as needed

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

1

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and milk powder.

2

Dissolve the fresh or dry yeast in warm milk and add to the dry ingredients.

3

Mix in the sugar, butter, and egg until a dough forms.

4

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

5

Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

6

Shape the dough into rolls or desired shapes.

7

Place on a baking sheet and let rise again.

8

Preheat the oven and brush the rolls with the egg wash (egg and milk mixture).

9

Bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrisingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Milk BreadFrench Milk Bread
Local Name: Pain au Lait

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