Fluffy Condensed Milk Bread

Description:

Light as clouds and lightly sweetened with creamy condensed milk, this ultra-soft bread is perfect for breakfast, tea time, or snacking. Tear-and-share style or loaf — it’s bakery-level bread made right at home!

Origin:

A beloved Asian bakery-style bread that’s become popular worldwide for its fluffiness and slightly sweet, milky flavor.

Ingredients Quantity (Makes 1 loaf or 12 rolls):

2 ¾ cups (340g) bread flour
2 tsp instant yeast
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup (60ml) warm milk
½ cup (120ml) warm water
¼ cup (80g) sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter, softened

Optional Topping/Brushing:

2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
Extra butter for brushing after baking

Ingredients Optional:

Add 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract for aroma
Fill with chocolate, custard, or jam for stuffed rolls
Sprinkle sesame seeds or powdered sugar on top

Instructions:

Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, condensed milk, egg, and yeast. Stir to combine. Add flour and salt, mixing into a shaggy dough. Knead in butter until smooth and elastic (10–15 mins by hand or 8 mins in stand mixer).
First Rise:
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
Shape:
Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls (for rolls) or shape into a loaf. Place in greased pan or lined baking dish.
Second Rise:
Cover and proof again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
Bake:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Brush tops with milk-condensed milk mixture. Bake 20–25 minutes or until golden.
Finish:
Brush with melted butter while warm for an extra-soft crust. Cool slightly before serving.