This sweet bread is incredibly soft, fluffy, and just lightly sweetened, making it perfect for a variety of uses. Whether you’re serving it as dinner rolls, making sweet breakfast buns, or shaping it into a loaf, this versatile dough yields a deliciously tender bread with a golden crust. With just a few basic ingredients, you can easily whip up this comforting bread for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This sweet bread is soft and tender with a rich, buttery flavor, and it’s easy to customize by shaping the dough into rolls, buns, or a classic loaf. The combination of warm milk, melted butter, and a hint of sugar gives the bread a delicate sweetness that’s perfect for pairing with savory or sweet toppings. Plus, it’s quick to make with just a simple kneading and one hour of proofing.
Perfect Occasion
This sweet bread is perfect for breakfasts, brunches, or dinner. You can shape it into individual rolls for serving at a family meal or make a loaf for sandwiches. It’s a versatile base for both sweet and savory spreads, making it ideal for any time of day. Whether you’re making dinner rolls for a holiday meal or enjoying it with butter and jam for breakfast, this bread will be a crowd-pleaser.
Decoration Tips
For a shiny finish, brush the tops of the bread with an egg wash before baking. If you’d like to add a decorative touch, sprinkle the tops with seeds such as sesame or poppy seeds. For a sweet variation, drizzle a simple icing glaze over the top once the bread has cooled, or dust with powdered sugar.
Ingredients:
- 175ml warm milk
- 40g melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 20g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 7g yeast (instant or active dry)
- 375g strong bread flour
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, egg, sugar, and yeast. Stir the ingredients together until well mixed. Add the bread flour and salt to the wet ingredients and knead the dough by hand or with a mixer for about 10 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. - First Rise:
Once the dough is kneaded, cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size. - Shape the Dough:
After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and shape it as desired. You can form it into individual rolls, a loaf, or buns. Place the shaped dough on a lined baking tray or in a loaf tin. - Bake the Bread:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan). Once the dough has been shaped and allowed to rest for a few minutes, bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown on top. The exact baking time may vary depending on the size and shape of the dough. - Cool and Serve:
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it warm with butter, jam, or any topping of your choice!
Enjoy!
This soft and fluffy sweet bread is a versatile treat that can be served as a side dish, a snack, or as part of a meal. Whether you enjoy it plain, with butter, or dressed up with sweet or savory toppings, it’s sure to be a hit!