This milk bread recipe is the ultimate, perfected through years of testing. With a scald and a dough to make, this recipe requires multiple steps but is worth every bit of the effort. This light and pillowy bread is perfect for any occasion!

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Milk Bread

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Ingredients

Servings: 1 loaf

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For The Scald

70g sweet rice flour (about 2 1/2 ounces; 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon), see notes

38g (3 tablespoons) granulated sugar

209g (3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons) whole milk, brought to a boil

42g (3 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

For The Dough

45g (3 tablespoons) cold whole milk1 large egg yolk

280g bread or high-protein all-purpose flour (about 9 3/4 ounces; 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons)

6g (2 teaspoons) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or same weight

3/4 teaspoon instant yeast (see notes)

14g (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, melted, for brushing loaf

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

2,928kcal

146%
Fat

99g

4%
Saturated Fat

59g

2%
Carbohydrates

467g

23%
Fiber

10g

0%
Sugar

80g

4%
Protein

67g

3%
Cholesterol

453mg

22%
Sodium

3,660mg

183%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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I Spent Years Testing Milk Bread Techniques. This Is The Ultimate Recipe

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