Description
This Soft & Fluffy Sourdough Milk Bread boasts an irresistible flavor and a tender texture, making it perfect for any occasion. With a few basic ingredients like flour, milk, and a sourdough starter, you can create a delightful bread that pairs well with your favorite spreads or as a side for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 g ripe starter
- 80 g flour
- 15 g sugar
- 40 g warm water
- 120 g milk
- 25 g flour
- 1 egg
- additional sugar
- butter
- salt
- milk powder (optional)
Instructions
- Make the sweet stiff starter by combining 15 g ripe starter, 80 g flour, 15 g sugar, and 40 g warm water in a bowl. Knead for 2-3 minutes.
- Ferment the starter at 78-85 °F for about 5-6 hours or refrigerate overnight after it rises 75%.
- Ensure the starter peaks, becomes airy, and doubles in size, keeping it warm throughout the process.
- Prepare the tangzhong by whisking 120 g milk and 25 g flour in a saucepan over medium-low heat until thickened. Let cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, sweet stiff starter, tangzhong, egg, sugar, butter, salt, milk, and optional milk powder.
- Mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes, then increase to medium for 4 minutes to develop gluten. Reduce speed to knead for 6-8 minutes until the dough is a smooth ball.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly wet surface, shape it into a ball, and proof in a greased bowl until doubled in size (3-4 hours).
- Divide the dough into 2 or 3 equal pieces and prep shape each into a ball, resting for 20-30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, fold edges, and shape into logs, pinching seams to seal.
- Place each log in a greased 1-lb Pullman loaf pan, proofing until nearly reaching the top.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F 15 minutes prior to baking.
- Brush tops with milk and bake for 28-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
For optimal yeast activity, keep the dough and starter warm during the process.
If using cold ingredients, warm the tangzhong slightly before combining for better fermentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg