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Super Soft Bread Recipe

Super Soft Bread Recipe
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Enjoy the simple pleasure of baking with this Super Soft Bread recipe that yields a fluffy and tender loaf perfect for any occasion. Impress your loved ones with your homemade bread-making skills!

Ingredients

For the bread dough:

  • 1/2 cup low-fat warm milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ½ cups unbleached bread flour
  • 3 tbsp bread flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 ¼ tsp active dry or instant yeast

For Eggwash:

  • 1 egg
  • Splash of milk

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make The TangzhongCombine 3 tablespoons of bread flour and 1/2 cup of water in a small pot. Whisk until smooth. Heat over medium-low, whisking until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool to make the tangzhong mixture.
  2. Step 2: Activate The YeastMix warm low-fat milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate.
  3. Step 3: Prepare The DoughCombine bread flour, yeast mixture, egg, salt, and tangzhong. Rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Knead The DoughKnead for 15-20 minutes, add butter, and knead until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Proof The DoughLet the dough double in size for 1 hour.
  6. Step 6: Shape And Proof The LoavesDivide, roll, and place in a loaf pan to proof for 40 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Preheat And BakePreheat oven, brush with egg wash, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Step 8: Cool And ServeCool, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Bread flour: Chewiness and structure
  • Sugar: Sweetness and browning
  • Salt: Flavor enhancement
  • Yeast: Leavening and air pockets
  • Milk: Richness and tenderness
  • Egg: Moisture and richness
  • Butter: Softness and flavor

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