Description
This Easy Sweet Condensed Milk Bread is a soft, subtly sweet homemade loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks. Made with simple ingredients including sweetened condensed milk, it yields a tender, fluffy bread with a golden crust, ideal for any level of baker.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet dry yeast (about 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 sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: To the yeast mixture, add sugar, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and salt. Stir well to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Flour: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients, mixing a little at a time until the dough starts to come together. You may need to add a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. Add extra flour as needed to prevent sticking without making the dough too dry.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Punch down the risen dough gently to release trapped air. Shape it into a loaf form and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for another 30 minutes or until it puffs up noticeably.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until the bread turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- The dough may feel sticky; add flour sparingly to maintain softness.
- For extra flavor, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter after baking.
- This bread freezes well; slice before freezing for convenient thawing.
- You can substitute half the all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture.
