This soft and fluffy bread is a delight for the senses, filling your home with the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked bread. With a rich, tender texture, this bread is perfect for those cozy moments when the weather starts to cool down. The combination of honey, butter, and oil brushed on top gives it a beautiful golden crust and a subtle sweetness that makes it irresistible.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This bread is incredibly soft and airy, thanks to the perfect balance of ingredients like milk, butter, and eggs. The process of kneading and allowing the dough to rest ensures the bread rises beautifully, resulting in a texture that melts in your mouth. The honey-butter glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine, making it perfect for breakfast, as a side dish, or simply as a snack. It’s easy to make and will make your kitchen smell heavenly.
Perfect Occasion: This bread is ideal for any time when you want to fill your home with warmth and comfort. Whether you're preparing it for breakfast, as a side to your dinner, or simply as a treat to enjoy with tea or coffee, it’s a wonderful way to embrace the cozy feeling of home. Perfect for gatherings or quiet family meals.
Decoration Tips: For a polished presentation, you can sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top after brushing the egg wash. This will add a lovely crunch and visual appeal. Serve with a small dish of butter or honey on the side for an extra indulgent touch.
Recipe:
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 280 ml milk
- 500-510 g flour
- 10 g instant yeast
- 50 g butter
- 30 g milk powder
- 50 g sugar
- 1 egg
- 8 g salt
Ingredients for the Final Glaze:
- 50 g room temperature butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 15 g oil
Method:
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, milk powder, and sugar using a wooden spoon. Add the egg and warm milk, and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Then add the butter and salt, and continue kneading for another 8 minutes.
- Let the Dough Rise: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the butter, honey, and oil together. Use this mixture to grease the bottom and sides of your baking pan.
- Shape the Rolls: Divide the dough into 12 portions, each weighing around 80g. Roll each portion out and shape it into a roll. Cut each roll into two equal pieces and arrange them neatly in the prepared pan.
- Second Rise: Spray the surface of the dough with water and let it rest for another 20 minutes. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) for an electric oven or 180°C (355°F) for a gas oven.
- Egg Wash: Mix an egg, a little milk, and a touch of vanilla together for the egg wash. After the second rise, brush the top of the dough with this mixture.
- Bake: Place the dough in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Final Glaze: As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, brush the hot rolls with the remaining honey-butter-oil glaze to give them a beautiful shine and rich flavor.
Enjoy your warm, soft bread fresh out of the oven, perfect with a dollop of butter or honey!