Here’s a soft, slightly sweet, and ultra-fluffy Condensed Milk Bread recipe — perfect for breakfast, tea time, or just enjoying warm with butter!
🍞 Fluffy Condensed Milk Bread (Japanese-style Milk Bread)
🥛 Ingredients:
For the Dough:
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2 ½ cups (320g) bread flour (or all-purpose, but bread flour gives better structure)
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2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (or 1 packet)
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3 tbsp granulated sugar
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup (120ml) warm milk (about 100–110°F / 38–43°C)
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1 large egg, room temperature
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¼ cup (80g) sweetened condensed milk
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3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Topping (Optional):
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1 tbsp milk + 1 tbsp condensed milk (for brushing before/after baking)
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Softened butter (for brushing after baking)
🥣 Instructions:
1. Activate the Yeast:
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In a small bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine flour, sugar, and salt.
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Add in the yeast mixture, egg, and condensed milk.
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Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8–10 minutes.
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Add softened butter, a little at a time, and continue kneading until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky (another 5–8 minutes). It should pass the “windowpane test”.
3. First Rise:
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Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size — about 1–1.5 hours.
4. Shape the Dough:
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Punch down dough and divide into 3 or 4 equal portions.
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Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten and roll into an oval shape. Roll up each oval (like a cinnamon roll without filling), seam side down.
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Place in a greased loaf pan or round cake pan, spaced evenly.
5. Second Rise:
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Cover and let rise again until puffed and touching — about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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(Optional) Brush with milk + condensed milk mixture for shine and sweetness.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and hollow-sounding when tapped.
7. Finishing Touch:
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Brush with softened butter or more condensed milk glaze while still warm for extra flavor and shine.
🧈 Serving Ideas:
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Serve warm with butter, jam, or extra condensed milk.
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Makes excellent French toast or bread pudding if slightly stale.
🥶 Storage:
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Keeps soft for 2–3 days in an airtight container.
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You can freeze slices and toast when needed.