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Sweet Condensed Milk Bread

A Japanese-inspired white bread that is unbelievably soft, fluffy, and buttery. This recipe uses sweetened condensed milk in both the dough and the glaze for a rich, milky flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 226

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup (250ml) at room temperature milk
  • 1/4 cup (75g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 large at room temperature egg
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant yeast
  • 3 1/4 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 1/4 cup (50g) softened butter
  • 1 lightly beaten for egg wash egg
  • 2 tablespoons for egg wash milk
For the Glaze
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) sweetened condensed milk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the milk, condensed milk, egg, sugar, and instant yeast until well combined.
  2. Add the flour and salt to the wet mixture and mix until a stiff, shaggy dough forms. Incorporate the softened butter by hand until mostly combined.
  3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and does not tear when stretched.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a dry cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Punch the dough down to deflate it and divide it into two equal portions using a bench scraper or knife.
  6. Roll one portion into a long rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Roll it up tightly from the short end, seal the seam, and cut into 7 equal pieces.
  7. Place the pieces into a lightly greased 7x4-inch loaf pan. Repeat the process with the second portion of dough in a second pan. Cover and proof for 45 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Whisk the egg and milk together, brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash, and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
  9. While baking, mix the glaze ingredients together. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before brushing generously with the butter and condensed milk glaze.

Notes

For the softest texture, store the finished bread in a plastic bag once cooled. Using a kitchen scale to measure in grams is highly recommended for baking accuracy.