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Japanese milk bread by hand: The easy way to soft perfection

Japanese milk bread by hand (no milk powder)
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A delightful recipe for making soft and fluffy Japanese milk bread by hand without using milk powder.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk, butter, and egg to the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix until a dough forms, then knead by hand on a floured surface until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
  6. Allow it to rise again, then bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
  7. Cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Using warm milk helps activate the yeast more effectively.
  • For additional flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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Keywords: Japanese milk bread, soft bread, no milk powder

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