Description
This Bread Machine Condensed Milk Bread recipe creates a soft, fluffy, and moist loaf with a slight sweetness from natural condensed milk. Simple to prepare with a bread machine, it results in a tender crumb perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying plain with plant-based butter. The recipe uses minimal, pantry-friendly ingredients and offers versatile variations to tailor your loaf to different tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup condensed milk (natural)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup water (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure every ingredient precisely for consistent results. Have all ingredients at room temperature, especially the condensed milk and water, to ensure proper yeast activation.
- Add Ingredients to Bread Machine: Pour water into the bread machine pan first, then add the vegetable oil and condensed milk (natural). Gradually add the bread flour, creating a small well in the center. Sprinkle the active dry yeast into the well, ensuring it does not touch the liquids directly.
- Select the Dough Cycle: Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and start. This will mix, knead, and allow the dough to rise, creating a bubbly and elastic dough without baking it yet.
- Shape and Final Proof: When the dough cycle finishes, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently shape it into a loaf or desired form and place it back into the bread machine pan or a greased loaf pan. Let it proof until doubled in size, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
- Bake Until Golden: If your bread machine has a bake setting, select it to bake the bread. Otherwise, bake the loaf in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Cooling helps set the texture and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Measure ingredients precisely using a scale for best results.
- Ensure yeast is fresh and within its expiration date.
- Use room temperature liquids to activate the yeast faster.
- Check dough during kneading; it should form a smooth, elastic ball. Adjust with small amounts of flour or water if needed.
- Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing to avoid gummy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bread machine bread, condensed milk bread, soft bread recipe, easy bread machine, homemade bread