Milk Bread

Pain au Lait are small, soft milk rolls often eaten for breakfast or as a snack in France. They have a slightly sweet taste and a tender crumb. Perfect for dipping in coffee or spreading with jam.

Milk Bread
⏱ 150 min 👨‍🍳 medium 🍽 4 servings

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Mise en Place: Milk Bread
Mise en Place – Milk Bread

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
  2. Add lukewarm milk and the egg, then knead everything into a dough. After about 5 minutes, gradually knead in the softened butter until the dough is smooth and elastic (about another 10 minutes).
  3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  4. Lightly knead the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6-8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval or round shape.
  5. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise again, covered, for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the rolls with a little milk and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool on a wire rack and enjoy fresh.

Nutrition

280 kcal · 7g Protein · 40g Carbs · 10g Fat