Description
A soft, simple loaf made with milk for a tender crumb and mild, buttery taste, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm (about 100–110°F) and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
Notes
Ensure the milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast. For a softer crust, brush the top with melted butter after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg