Description
This Easy Sweet Condensed Milk Bread recipe yields a soft, slightly sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with simple pantry ingredients and featuring sweetened condensed milk for a tender crumb and gentle sweetness, this homemade bread is approachable for bakers of all skill levels. The recipe includes yeast activation, careful kneading, and two rises, resulting in a golden, aromatic loaf with a delicate texture ready to enjoy fresh or toasted.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet dry yeast (approximately 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water and dry yeast. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes bubbly and foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and salt to the activated yeast mixture. Stir well to combine all wet ingredients evenly.
- Add flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, a little at a time, stirring continuously until a dough starts to form. You may need to add a little extra flour to achieve the right dough consistency—that is slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour as necessary to prevent sticking during kneading.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough to release trapped air, then shape it into a loaf. Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan, evenly distributing it across the pan.
- Second rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes or until it has puffed up noticeably.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for 25 to 30 minutes, until the bread is golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure water is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Kneading time is important to develop gluten and achieve the right bread texture.
- You can add a tablespoon of milk powder to enrich the dough further if desired.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- This bread freezes well; slice before freezing for easy thawing.
