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Easy, Soft, and Fluffy Sweetened Condensed Milk Bread

Close-up cross-section of a rich, golden condensed milk bread loaf showing its soft, airy crumb texture.
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Make bakery-style soft milk bread at home using sweetened condensed milk. This easy yeast bread recipe yields a tender crumb perfect for breakfast or as a sweet side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (about 105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This shows the yeast is active.
  2. Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter into the yeast mixture until combined.
  3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add small amounts of the remaining flour until it is manageable but still soft.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning 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.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough. Shape it into a loaf and place it into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  7. Cover the pan loosely and let the dough rise again in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes, or until it has crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  10. Immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack. Brush the top generously with the 2 tablespoons of softened butter while it is still hot.
  11. Allow the bread to cool completely on the rack before slicing to achieve the best tender crumb texture.

Notes

  • For extra soft milk bread, you can use the tangzhong method, though this recipe is designed to be easy without it.
  • If you want sweet condensed milk rolls, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces after the first rise, shape into balls, and place them close together in a 9×13 inch pan before the second proof. Adjust baking time slightly.
  • Room temperature ingredients, especially the egg, help the dough rise better.
  • This rich and tender bread is excellent toasted with butter and jam for a sweet breakfast bread.

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