Description
This homemade bread recipe is easy to follow and yields a soft, fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches or to accompany your favorite meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons bread flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups bread flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk (lukewarm)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together 3 tablespoons bread flour, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly until thickened into a paste. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups bread flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the tangzhong, 1/2 cup lukewarm milk, and 1 large egg. Mix with dough hook until combined.
- Add 1/4 cup softened butter and knead for 10–15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and proof for 1 to 1 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, divide into 3 portions, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each into a log and place into a greased loaf pan.
- Let it rise again for 40–50 minutes, until it reaches the top of the pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk, then brush over the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and internal temp reaches 190°F (88°C). Tent with foil if browning too fast.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Feel free to add herbs or spices to enhance the flavor of the bread.
- Store the bread in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg