🍞 Ingredients:
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup (120 ml) warm milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) warm heavy cream or full-fat milk
1 large egg
4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
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🔪 Instructions:
1. Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add wet ingredients:
Add warm milk, warm cream, and the egg. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough:
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Add the softened butter and knead again until fully incorporated and the dough becomes elastic.
4. First rise:
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Shape the dough:
Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Roll each piece into a smooth ball or oval shape, then place them side by side in a greased loaf pan.
6. Second rise:
Cover and let rise again for 40–60 minutes, or until the dough reaches the top of the pan.
7. Bake:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
8. Cool:
Remove from the pan and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
