Make this incredibly soft, slightly sweet homemade bread using sweetened condensed milk for a tender crumb. This recipe delivers bakery-style texture with simple steps, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Author:ethancarter
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:35 min
Total Time:2 hours 50 min
Yield:1 loaf (about 12 slices) 1x
Category:Baking
Method:Yeast Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. This kneading develops the gluten for a fluffy texture.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Gently punch down the risen dough. Shape it into a log and place it seam-side down in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Cover the loaf pan loosely and let the dough rise again in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the dough has crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
Remove the bread from the pan immediately after baking and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For an extra rich, brioche style bread, use whole milk instead of 2% milk.
To achieve the softest crumb, avoid over-flouring the surface during kneading.
If you want sweet condensed milk rolls instead of a loaf, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces after the first rise and shape them into balls before placing them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Adjust baking time to 20-25 minutes.