Braided Milk Bread

Name: Braided Milk Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 0.6 cup milk; 1 teaspoon yeast; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Braided Milk Bread – A soft, fluffy, and golden braided loaf made with a touch of milk for extra richness. Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a delightful side to any meal. Easy to bake and irresistibly delicious!

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Dec 14, 2024 - 05:44

Apr 11, 2025 - 19:39

Prep Time 30 min

Cook Time 25 min

Serving 6

Difficulty Intermediate

Braided Milk Bread is a soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet bread with a beautiful braided design, perfect for special occasions or as an everyday treat. This bread is enriched with milk, butter, and a hint of sugar, giving it a delicate, tender crumb and a rich flavor. Its golden, glossy crust and intricate braids make it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven, brushed with butter for extra shine and flavor, or slice it up to serve with jam, butter, or as a base for sandwiches.

Ingredients

0.6 cup milk
1 teaspoon yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Nutritional Information

Calories: 170

Protein: 4g

Fat: 5g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Unsaturated Fat: 2g

Trans Fat: 0g

Carbohydrate: 27g

Fiber: 1g

Sugar: 5g

Sodium: 150mg

Cholesterol: 30mg

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Directions

1. Step

In a bowl, combine 0.6 cup milk, 1 teaspoon yeast, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 egg. Mix well, then add 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir with a spoon to form a dough, then knead thoroughly by hand until smooth.

2. Step

Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the dough and knead until fully incorporated.

3. Step

Place the dough in a covered bowl and let it rest for 1 hour.

4. Step

Divide the dough into four equal portions, shape each into a ball, and let rest for 15 minutes, covering with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

5. Step

Roll out one dough ball with a rolling pin until thin. Spread a layer of unsalted butter on it, then roll it up to create layers. Repeat this for all dough portions. (If you have a video reference, you can follow it for design details.)