Easy Sweet Condensed Milk Bread (Print Version)

Fluffy bread with a golden crust, subtly sweet and enriched with condensed milk for extra tenderness.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
04 - 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Finishing (optional)

08 - Extra sweetened condensed milk for brushing
09 - Extra unsalted butter for brushing

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a small bowl and set aside for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt until well combined.
03 - Add the foamed yeast mixture, sweetened condensed milk, egg, and softened butter to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.
04 - Knead the dough by hand or using a dough hook attachment for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm location for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
06 - Gently deflate the dough and shape as desired into rolls, a loaf, or twisted buns.
07 - Arrange shaped dough in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bread is set.
09 - While warm, brush bread with a mixture of sweetened condensed milk and melted butter if desired. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have
  • No bread machine needed you can knead by hand or use a mixer
  • Stays soft for days thanks to the condensed milk
  • Easy to shape into rolls loaf or buns depending on your mood
02 -
  • Softens even more the next day thanks to the condensed milk
  • Easy for beginners and fun for kids to help shape
  • Versatile for any time of day
03 -
  • Always check your yeast by proofing in warm milk before mixing
  • Under kneading makes bread dense so trust your dough should feel bouncy and smooth
  • For picture perfect slices let the bread cool almost completely before cutting even if it is tough to resist

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