Sweet MILK BREAD Recipe ~ how to make sweet bread at home!

whole milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + milk powder

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the combination mimics milk's creaminess.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and can reduce saturated fat.

active dry yeast

🥗Healthier: instant yeast

💰Cheaper: fresh yeast

Instant yeast can be easier to use and store.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Combine warm milk and active dry yeast, allowing it to activate.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.

Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Incorporate the egg and mix until a dough forms.

Drizzle in the olive oil and knead the dough for 10-15 minutes.

Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and let it proof for an hour.

Punch down the dough to release gas and shape it.

Transfer the shaped dough into a baking pan for the second rise.

Brush with egg wash before baking.

Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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