This homemade bread is incredibly soft, fluffy, and so much tastier than the store-bought toast. The dough is easy to prepare and yields a delicious loaf that can be enjoyed with various toppings or used to make your favorite dishes like French toast. With its perfect balance of ingredients, this bread is light and airy, making it an excellent companion to any meal or snack. Once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought toast!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: You’ll love this recipe because it’s simple, uses basic ingredients, and the result is a soft, fluffy loaf that tastes better than anything you can find in stores. The bread’s versatility allows you to enjoy it with eggs, cheese, butter, jam, or even just a cup of tea. The dough is easy to work with, and once baked, the bread is perfect for toasting, making sandwiches, or serving with a meal.
Perfect Occasion: This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a snack. Serve it with fried eggs, cheeses, or butter and honey for a delicious meal. It’s also great for making French toast or simply toasting it for a crunchy bite. The bread can be made ahead of time, and the dough can be frozen for future use, making it a convenient option for any occasion.
Decoration Tips: After the dough has risen and is ready for the oven, you can brush the top with a beaten egg for a shiny, golden finish. For added texture, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top before baking. Once baked, slice it into toast-sized pieces and serve with your favorite spreads like cream cheese, honey, or jam.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of flour
- ½ cup of liquid milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of yeast dissolved in warm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons of butter or oil
- (All ingredients should be at room temperature)
Instructions:
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and dissolved yeast mixture. Make sure everything is well combined.
- Add the butter: Add the butter (or oil) and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour and mix the dough until it starts to come together. Knead the dough well until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
- Shape the dough: Once the dough has risen, shape it according to your preference (as shown in the video or as a loaf). Place the shaped dough into a greased bread pan.
- Second rise: Let the dough rise again in the bread pan until it expands and fills the pan.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and brush the top of the dough with a beaten egg. Bake in the lower part of the oven until the bread is golden brown and fully cooked, about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool slightly, and slice. Serve with fried eggs, cheese, or as French toast. The bread is also delicious toasted with butter, honey, or jam.
Enjoy your soft and delicious homemade bread! This bread can also be stored in the freezer for future use—just thaw and enjoy whenever you need it!
