Fluffy Milk Bread Recipe

🍞 Fluffy Milk Bread Recipe (Pull-Apart Style)

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp milk (for brushing)

Optional glaze (like in the picture):

• 2 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp honey or condensed milk

Instructions:

1. Make the dough
   
   • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
   • Add warm milk and egg. Mix until dough forms.
   • Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth. Add softened butter and knead again until elastic.
3. First rise
   
   • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape the bread
   
   • Punch down the dough. Divide into 4–6 equal pieces.
   • Roll each piece into a rectangle, then roll it up like a jelly roll.
   • Place rolls side by side in a greased loaf pan.
7. Second rise
   
   • Cover and let rise again for 40–50 minutes until puffy.
9. Bake
   
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the top with milk.
   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
11. Glaze (optional)
    
    • While still warm, brush with melted butter mixed with honey or condensed milk for that shiny, sweet finish.