Description
This easy sweet condensed milk bread recipe yields a soft, slightly sweet loaf perfect for breakfast or snacks. Featuring a tender crumb enriched with sweetened condensed milk and butter, this homemade bread combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps, including two rises and baking to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water and dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes bubbly and foamy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add sugar, sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and salt to the activated yeast mixture. Stir well to combine all wet ingredients uniformly.
- Add flour: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the wet mixture, adding a bit at a time. Mix until the dough starts to come together, adjusting flour as needed to achieve the right consistency—not too sticky or dry.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour sparingly to prevent sticking without drying out the dough.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough to release trapped air. Shape it into a loaf form and place it into a greased loaf pan evenly.
- Second rise: Cover the loaf pan and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes, or until the dough puffs up noticeably.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown. Check doneness by tapping on the bottom of the loaf; it should sound hollow.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove it and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your homemade sweet condensed milk bread!
Notes
- Use warm water at about 110°F (43°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- If dough is too sticky during kneading, add a tablespoon of flour at a time to avoid drying the dough out.
- Ensure dough doubles in size during rises for a light and airy bread texture.
- Optional: Brush top of the loaf with melted butter after baking for a softer crust and richer flavor.
- Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
