Fluffy Condensed Milk Bread
Condensed milk bread is the kind of recipe you keep coming back to over and over. It's sweet, tender, fluffy, and makes any breakfast or snack luxurious.
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup butter softened
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, condensed milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, until it begins to look slightly foamy.
Mix the Dough
- Add the egg, flour, and salt to the bowl. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.
Knead
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. (You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step.)
First Rise
- Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
- Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the Loaves
- Punch the dough down gently and divide it into two equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece slightly and roll it into a log shape. Place each log into a greased loaf pan.
Second Rise
- Cover the pans and let the dough rise again for about 1 hour, until puffy and nearly filling the pans.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Bake the loaves for 30 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
Make the Topping
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and condensed milk.
- Brush the mixture over the warm loaves immediately after baking. This gives the bread a soft, glossy finish and adds a gentle sweetness.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing.