How to Make Soft & Fluffy Milk Bread | Easy Homemade Recipe (2 Cups Flour)

🍞 Milk Bread (with 2 Cups of Flour) 📝 Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading) 1 tsp instant dry yeast ¼ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup warm milk (around 38–40°C) 2 tbsp butter (softened) 1 small egg (for dough) 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for egg wash) 👩‍🍳 Instructions: #Activate the yeast (if using active dry yeast): Mix yeast, 1 tsp of sugar, and warm milk. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. (Skip this step if using instant yeast—just mix it directly with the flour.) *Add the egg, sugar and softened butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well. *Add flour and salt. *Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead: Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky. First rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or cling wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size. Shape the monay: Punch down the dough. Divide into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth oval. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Slightly flatten and make a shallow indentation down the center of each roll using the back of a knife or a dough scraper. Second rise: Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes. Preheat oven: Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Egg wash and bake: Brush the tops with egg wash (egg yolk + milk). Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with butter, cheese, or just plain! #monaybread #homemaderecipe #milkbread