Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (350g) bread flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
- ¼ cup (60ml) warm water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast:
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Add the egg and yeast mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes (or 5 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth.
- Incorporate Butter:
- Add the softened butter and knead again until the dough becomes elastic and no longer sticky.
- First Rise:
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough:
- Punch down the dough, divide it into equal portions, and shape into rolls or place in a loaf pan.
- Second Rise:
- Cover and let the shaped dough rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the top with milk or an egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy:
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy soft, fluffy perfection!
Would you like to add a sweet glaze or maybe a filling variation to this? 🍞✨