Imagine sinking your teeth into a slice of bread so soft and fluffy it practically melts in your mouth
Today we're making a versatile bread that can be either steamed for a moist tender crumb or baked for a golden buttery crust
This recipe is perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, or as a side dish, and it's sure to become a favorite in your home
Let's start with the ingredients. For the dough, you'll need 150,000. 50 milliliters of warm milk, 25 grams of white sugar, 3 grams of active dry yeast, one egg, 300 grams of all-purpose or bread flour, 3 grams of salt, and 30 grams of softened unsalted butter
For the baking pan, you'll need 5 grams of unsalted butter. If you choose to bake the bread, you'll also need 10 milliliters of egg for the egg wash
Now, let's make the dough. First, prepare the yeast mixture by combining the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl
Add the egg and mix well. Let this sit for five minutes to activate the yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead the dough with your hands until combined
Then, add the softened butter and continue kneading until the surface is smooth and elastic
Cover the dough and let it run. rest for 15 minutes While it resting grease a 20 centimeter diameter baking pan with butter After the dough has rested cut and divide it into eight equal parts Shape each piece as desired and place them in the greased pan Cover the pan and let the dough rise
until it doubles in size. Now you have two options for cooking your bread. For steaming, bring 600
milliliters of water to a boil in a steamer. Place the baking pan with the risen dough into the
steamer and steam for 35 to 40 minutes on medium heat. After steaming, turn off the heat and let it
sit for five minutes before removing. If you prefer to bake the bread, preheat your oven to 180
degrees Celsius. Brush the surface of the dough with egg wash, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden
and brown. Once your bread is cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a rack to cool
Serve it warm with butter or jam as aside with soups or stews or use it for sandwiches and toast
Here are some helpful tips. Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast
Need the dough thoroughly to develop the gluten for that soft, fluffy texture
And if you're baking, don't skip the meat. the egg wash for a shiny crust
This soft and fluffy bread recipe is loved for its versatility and delicious results
Whether steamed or baked, it yields an incredibly soft, fluffy and buttery bread perfect for any meal
Give it a try and experience the joy of homemade bread that's sure to impress family and friends alike