Description
Sweet Brazilian condensed milk bread delivers pure comfort wrapped in golden, pillowy perfection. Rich dairy notes and delicate crumb promise a delightful slice that whisks you straight to warm kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk, warmed (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Sweetening:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Fats and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking it with warm milk and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel, allowing the mixture to bloom and become frothy for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate condensed milk, egg, melted butter, and salt into the activated yeast mixture, creating a uniform liquid base.
- Gradually fold flour into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, working it persistently for 8-10 minutes until achieving a smooth, elastic texture that springs back when gently pressed.
- Transfer the dough to a generously oiled ceramic or glass bowl, ensuring complete coverage with the fat to prevent sticking.
- Drape a clean kitchen towel over the bowl and position in a draft-free, warm environment for approximately 60-75 minutes, allowing the dough to double in volume.
- Deflate the risen dough by gently pressing down with closed fists, releasing trapped air bubbles.
- Divide the dough into uniform portions, either forming individual rolls or carefully nestling into a prepared loaf pan.
- Allow the shaped dough to undergo a secondary proofing phase, resting for 35-40 minutes until noticeably puffy and expanded.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment with consistent temperature.
- Place the risen dough into the heated oven, baking for 22-26 minutes until the surface achieves a rich, golden-brown complexion.
- Remove from the oven and delicately brush the warm surface with melted butter, enhancing shine and flavor.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely by checking water temperature between 100-110°F to ensure proper rising and prevent killing the yeast.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft and stretchy texture that results in a light, fluffy bread.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding vanilla extract, cinnamon, or dried fruits to customize the sweet condensed milk bread.
- Adapt the recipe for dietary needs by substituting all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour and using dairy-free condensed milk alternatives for those with restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg