There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread wafting through the house — especially when it’s this incredibly soft, lightly sweet, and utterly irresistible Condensed Milk Bread. If you’ve never baked with condensed milk before, prepare to fall in love. It adds the perfect touch of sweetness and makes the texture unbelievably pillowy.
This recipe is beginner-friendly, requires simple ingredients, and makes a bakery-style loaf right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re enjoying it with your morning coffee, using it for French toast, or eating it straight out of the oven (no judgment!), this bread is comfort food at its finest.
???? Ingredients (Makes 1 loaf – serves 8)
- 360g all-purpose flour
- 7g instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2g)
- 1 large egg (about 50g)
- 120ml warm milk (not hot, around 38°C / 100°F)
- 120g sweetened condensed milk
- 30g unsalted butter, softened
- 15g unsalted butter, melted (for brushing after baking)
???? Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. This step ensures your yeast is active and ready to rise.
2. Mix the Dough
Add the egg, sweetened condensed milk, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Then knead in the softened butter.
You can knead the dough by hand for 10–12 minutes or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 8 minutes. The dough should be smooth and slightly tacky, but not sticky.
3. First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Loaf
Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and braid them together, or simply shape the dough into a loaf and place it into a greased 9×5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan.
5. Second Rise
Cover the loaf and let it rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy and just peeking over the top of the pan.
6. Bake
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes, or until golden on top and hollow-sounding when tapped. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes.
7. Brush with Butter
As soon as it comes out of the oven, brush the top of the bread with melted butter for a glossy, tender finish. Let it cool slightly before slicing (if you can wait that long!).
???? Nutrition Facts (Per Slice, based on 8 slices)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 9g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fiber: 1g
???? Why You’ll Love This Bread
- ✅ Super soft and fluffy texture
- ✅ Lightly sweet with a creamy hint from the condensed milk
- ✅ Easy to make — no bread machine required
- ✅ Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks
- ✅ Makes your kitchen smell heavenly
???? Tips & Tricks
- No stand mixer? No problem! Kneading by hand is therapeutic and totally doable.
- Make ahead tip: Freeze the loaf after baking. Just wrap tightly in plastic and foil. Thaws beautifully!
- For rolls: Shape into 9 balls, place in a greased 9-inch pan, and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- French toast heaven: This bread makes insanely good French toast the next day.
???? From My Kitchen to Yours
Sweet condensed milk bread has a special place in my heart — it’s soft, nostalgic, and just fancy enough to feel like a treat. I’ve made it for weekend breakfasts, holiday brunches, and even as an edible gift. The slightly sweet flavor and beautiful golden crust make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Once you try it, you’ll never look at store-bought bread the same way again.
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