How to Make Soft and Fluffy Homemade Bread: Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients:

• Flour

• Milk

• Yeast

• Sugar

• Butter

• Egg

• Powdered milk (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
   Warm the milk slightly (not too hot). Add yeast and a little sugar to the milk. Stir and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. Mix the Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, powdered milk, and a pinch of salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.

3. Knead the Dough:
   Mix everything together and knead the dough on a clean surface for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

4. First Rise:
   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it doubles in size.

5. Shape the Dough:
   Punch down the dough to remove air bubbles. Divide it into portions and shape them into loaves.

6. Second Rise:
   Place the shaped dough into a greased loaf pan or on a baking tray. Cover and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes until it puffs up.

7. Bake:
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.

8. Cool:
   Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.