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Cotton-Soft Honey Milk Bread

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This cotton-soft honey milk bread features ultra-fluffy, lightly sweet buns made with simple ingredients. Baked until golden and brushed with butter, these pull-apart rolls are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a side with meals.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 9 buns
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) instant yeast
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (40 g) milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons (42 g) honey
  • 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • For the egg wash:
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine lukewarm water, instant yeast, egg, milk powder, and honey. Stir to blend.
  2. Add flour and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Add softened butter and mix until incorporated.
  4. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 40–60 minutes until doubled.
  6. Punch down dough and divide into 9 equal portions. Shape each into a ball.
  7. Place balls in a lined 9×9-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 25 minutes.
  8. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F) convection or 180°C (350°F) conventional.
  9. Whisk egg and milk for the egg wash, then brush over buns.
  10. Bake 18–20 minutes until tops are golden.
  11. Brush with melted butter after baking. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for a chewier texture; all-purpose flour yields softer buns.
  • Milk powder enhances richness but fresh milk can be used with slight texture variation.
  • For added flavor, mix in vanilla extract or top with seeds or oats.
  • Shape into a loaf instead of buns if preferred.

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