Description
This delicious pull-apart bread is soft, fluffy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¼ cups (400 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg (for the egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for the egg wash)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- MIX THE DOUGH: Add flour, yeast, sugar, and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir to distribute the ingredients evenly. In a separate bowl whisk together warm milk, condensed milk, and the egg until smooth. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients while mixing with a spoon or stand mixer. When the dough begins to come together, add the softened butter and continue mixing until a rough dough forms.
- KNEAD THE DOUGH: Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead with a dough hook on medium speed. If kneading by hand, work the dough on a lightly floured surface. The dough should become soft and slightly elastic and may feel a little sticky at first. Continue kneading until the dough stretches gently without tearing.
- FIRST RISE: Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. A slightly warm oven with the light on creates a stable environment for rising.
- SHAPE THE BREAD: Gently press down the risen dough to release trapped air. Divide the dough into 6–8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small oval or log shape. Arrange the pieces side by side inside a greased loaf pan to create a pull-apart style loaf.
- SECOND RISE: Cover the loaf pan loosely with a towel and allow the dough to rise again for 30–40 minutes. During this time the dough expands and fills the pan.
- PREPARE THE EGG WASH: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the mixture gently across the top of the risen dough to create a shiny golden crust during baking.
- BAKE THE BREAD: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until the top turns deep golden brown. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the loaf with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- COOL AND GLAZE: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack. For a light glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and drizzle over the warm loaf before slicing.
Notes
- This bread can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For added flavor, feel free to mix herbs or cheese into the dough before shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg