Easy Sweet Condensed Milk Bread

This easy sweet condensed milk bread is soft, pillowy, and lightly sweet with a rich milky flavour that makes it irresistible straight from the oven. The crumb is tender and fluffy, with a golden crust that stays beautifully soft. It is a beginner-friendly recipe that requires simple ingredients and no complicated techniques. From start to finish, it takes around 2 hours including rising time.

Ingredients

For the bread dough

• 500g strong white bread flour
• 7g instant yeast
• 1 tsp fine salt
• 200ml sweetened condensed milk
• 120ml warm whole milk
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 50g unsalted butter, softened

For brushing

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp condensed milk mixed with 1 tbsp milk

How to Make Easy Sweet Condensed Milk Bread

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C or 160°C fan. Place a shelf in the middle of the oven so the bread bakes evenly and colours gently.
• Mix the dry ingredients: Add the flour, instant yeast, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir well so the yeast is evenly distributed.
• Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the condensed milk, warm milk, and egg. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.
• Knead the dough: Add the softened butter and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
• First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Shape the bread: Knock back the dough gently and divide into equal portions. Shape into balls and place into a lined baking tin.
• Second rise: Cover loosely and leave to rise again for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy and touching.
• Bake: Brush lightly with milk mixture and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
• Cool and finish: Brush with melted butter while warm, then cool slightly before serving.

Tips

Why is my bread dense?

Dense bread usually means the dough did not rise enough. Make sure the yeast is fresh and the dough is left in a warm place.

Can I knead this dough by hand?

Yes, this dough kneads very well by hand. Use a light dusting of flour and knead until smooth and stretchy.

How do I keep the bread soft?

Brushing with butter after baking and storing in an airtight container helps keep the bread soft for longer.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with butter or honey
• Toast lightly and spread with jam
• Use for sweet sandwiches or French toast

Storage

Room temperature

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator

Not recommended as it can dry out the bread.

Freezing

Freeze slices wrapped well for up to 2 months. Defrost at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated fat: 5g
• Sodium: 220mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

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