Description
This irresistibly easy condensed milk bread recipe yields a soft, slightly sweet loaf with a tender crumb and subtle creaminess from sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, this bread is simple to make with everyday ingredients and requires minimal prep time. The dough is kneaded by hand and baked in the oven for a delightful homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened
- 1 large egg (or 1/4 cup applesauce for vegan option)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (ensure it’s fresh)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted for lightness)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbly and fragrant, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add sweetened condensed milk, sifted all-purpose flour, salt, and softened butter. Stir until the mixture starts coming together into a dough.
- Knead Dough: On a floured surface, turn the dough out and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten for a good bread structure.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Shape Dough: Gently punch down the risen dough to release air. Shape the dough into a loaf form suitable for your loaf pan or baking sheet.
- Bake Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for about 25-30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, indicating it is fully baked.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace the egg with 1/4 cup applesauce as a binder.
- Ensure the milk is warm (around 110°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Check yeast freshness by proofing it with sugar and milk; bubbly reaction confirms viability.
- Kneading time is important to develop gluten for a soft texture.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven; watch for golden color and hollow sound.
- Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain the texture.
