Super soft, fluffy & lightly sweet homemade bread
This bread is incredibly soft with a mild sweetness from condensed milk. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or with butter and jam.
📝 Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sugar
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1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup warm milk (lukewarm, not hot)
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¼ cup condensed milk
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2 tablespoons butter or oil
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Extra milk or melted butter (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine:
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Warm milk
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Sugar
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Instant yeast
Mix well and cover.
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy on top.
👉 This means the yeast is active.
Step 2: Make the Dough
In a large bowl add:
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All-purpose flour
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Salt
Pour in:
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Yeast mixture
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Condensed milk
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Butter or oil
Mix everything together to form a soft dough.
Step 3: Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until:
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Smooth
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Elastic
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Slightly sticky but not wet
👉 Press with a finger—if it slowly springs back, it’s ready.
Step 4: First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl.
Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap.
Let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
Step 5: Shape the Bread
Punch down the dough to release air.
Divide into 4–6 equal portions, shape into balls.
Arrange them in a greased loaf pan.
Step 6: Second Rise
Cover again and let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
Step 7: Bake
Preheat oven to 170–180°C (340–350°F).
Bake for 25–30 minutes until:
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Top is golden brown
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Bread sounds hollow when tapped
Step 8: Finish
Remove from oven and immediately brush the top with:
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Milk or melted butter (for extra softness and shine)
Let cool slightly before slicing.
🌟 Tips
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Do not overheat milk (hot milk kills yeast)
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For extra softness, replace butter with melted butter
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Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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With butter & jam
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As toast
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For sandwiches
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With tea or coffee
