Condensed Milk Bread: Soft, Sweet, and Irresistibly Fluffy
This tender, golden-baked bread highlights sweetened condensed milk for a luxuriously soft crumb and indulgent aroma. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, its fluffy texture and rich flavor will leave you wanting another slice.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened, for glaze)
Instructions
- Soften the butter: Leave the unsalted butter at room temperature until soft but not melted.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together room temperature milk, sweetened condensed milk, egg, salt, and active dry yeast until fully combined.
- Add flour: Sift in all-purpose flour. Mix with a spatula until a rough dough forms.
- Add butter and knead: Add softened butter to the dough. Mix well, then transfer to a floured surface and knead for 15-20 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First proof: Place dough in a buttered bowl, cover, and proof in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Press down to release air. Divide dough into portions (shape as desired), place on a baking sheet, and cover. Let rest for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Apply egg wash: Whisk egg yolk with 1 tablespoon milk; brush onto the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 22 minutes, or until golden.
- Prepare glaze: Mix 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Brush onto warm bread.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients to ensure smooth dough development. Adjust baking time slightly if using homemade loaf pans. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.