Make this incredibly soft and slightly sweet bread loaf using sweetened condensed milk for a tender crumb. This recipe is beginner-friendly and yields a pillowy texture perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:2 hours 5 minutes
Yield:1 loaf (about 12 slices) 1x
Category:Baking
Method:Yeast Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup warm milk (about 105-115°F)
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for slight extra sweetness)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sweetened condensed milk, egg, and melted butter. Whisk until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, and optional sugar.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should feel soft.
Lightly grease a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. This is your first proof.
Gently punch down the dough. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise again in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the dough has crowned about 1 inch above the rim of the pan. This is your second proof.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
Remove the loaf from the pan immediately after baking and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For an even softer crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter immediately after removing it from the oven.
If you prefer rolls instead of a loaf, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces after the first rise, shape into balls, and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Adjust baking time to about 20-25 minutes.
You can use the dough cycle on your bread machine for the initial mixing and kneading if you prefer hands-off preparation.