Soft Milk Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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440 grams (3 1/2 cups) of plain flour, plus a little extra to dust your surface
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A single packet of instant yeast (roughly 2 1/4 tsp)
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50 grams (1/4 cup) of regular sugar
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Half a teaspoon of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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120ml of warm milk (about 1/2 cup, heated to around 110°F)
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60ml (1/4 cup) of sweetened condensed milk
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60 grams of softened, unsalted butter (roughly 1/4 cup)
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One large egg
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60ml (1/4 cup) of warm water
→ For the Topping
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An egg mixed with 1 tbsp of water to use as an egg wash
# Instructions:
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Grab a big bowl and mix your flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sweetened condensed milk, softened butter, egg, and warm water until it's smooth.
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Slowly pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use either a wooden spoon or your hands to stir everything until you have a sticky dough starting to form.
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Place your dough on a floured countertop and knead it for 8 to 10 minutes till it's smooth and stretchy. If you're using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hook and knead for 5 to 6 minutes instead.
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Form the dough into a round shape and place it in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let it sit in a warm spot until it doubles in size. This should take around an hour to an hour and a half.
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Press the air out of the dough by gently punching it down. Split it into 8 to 10 equally-sized sections. Roll each into a small ball and arrange them in a greased 9-inch baking pan so they're slightly touching.
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Cover the balls again and let them puff up for another 30 to 40 minutes while you preheat your oven to 350°F.
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Use a pastry brush to coat the tops with the egg wash, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes. They're done when they're golden and sound hollow if you tap them.
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After baking, leave them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Enjoy them warm or at room temp!
# Notes:
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You can make the dough ahead of time and let it rise overnight in the fridge.
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Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze them for as long as 3 months.
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Want something sweet? Try mixing in raisins, coconut, or chocolate chips!