Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (not hot)
• 2 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 egg (optional, for richer texture)
• Extra butter for brushing on top

Instructions:

1. Activate yeast (if not instant): In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast mixture (plus egg if using). Mix until a rough dough forms.
3. Knead: Add softened butter and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic.
4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape: Punch down the dough, roll it out, and shape into a loaf. Place into a greased loaf pan.
6. Second rise: Cover and let it rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
7. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top.
8. Finish: Brush with melted butter for a soft and shiny crust.
9. Cool & serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy your fluffy milk bread! 🥖✨

Do you want me to also give you a no-egg version of this milk bread (just using milk and butter for softness)?

Easy and Spongy Milk Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm milk (not hot)
• 2 tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 egg (optional, for richer texture)
• Extra butter for brushing on top

Instructions:

1. Activate yeast (if not instant): In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast mixture (plus egg if using). Mix until a rough dough forms.
3. Knead: Add softened butter and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic.
4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape: Punch down the dough, roll it out, and shape into a loaf. Place into a greased loaf pan.
6. Second rise: Cover and let it rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
7. Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown on top.
8. Finish: Brush with melted butter for a soft and shiny crust.
9. Cool & serve: Let it cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy your fluffy milk bread! 🥖✨

Do you want me to also give you a no-egg version of this milk bread (just using milk and butter for softness)?