Milk Bread Recipe | How To Make Milk Bread At Home

Milk Bread

 Ingredients :

• maida - 2 + 1/2 cup (250 ml cup)
• milk powder - 4 tbs
• sugar - 2tbs
• salt - 1 tsp
• butter - 4 tbs
• active dried yeast - 1tsp
• luke warm water - 200ml

 Method :

  step1 : proofing of yeast

• take 200 ml luke warm water in a bowl 
• add in yeast and 1 tsp sugar and mix well
• keep aside until frothy
• it may take around 10 - 12 minutes
• do not use it, if it is not frothy

  step 2 : preparation of dough

• take maida in a bowl
• add in all the ingredients and mix well
• knead it for 15 - 20 minutes until smooth and elastic
• in the beginning it will be a sticky dough, after kneading it will no longer be sticky

  step 3 : proofing of dough

• grease a bowl
• place the dough in it and turn 
• cover with a plastic wrap or kitchen towel and place in a warm place until double in size
• do not over proof the dough
• it may take around 2 hours
• when it is double in size, punch the air out
• shape into a loaf and place it in a greased bread tin
• cover it and allow it to rise ,around 45 minutes to 1 hour

  step 4 : baking

• bake in a preheated oven at 180 degree C for 35 - 40 minutes
• place at the lower rack of oven
• if it turns brown before time, cover with an aluminium foil and continue baking
• turn the loaf tin  in between to ensure even baking
• when it is done, brush butter to soften the crust
• remove from pan and allow it to cool completely
• when it is completely cool, cut into slices and serve

 Notes:

• try to use organic maida if possible
• rising time of dough may vary depending on weather condition