Soft Vanilla Milk Bread
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ingredient Amount
Warm milk 1 cup
Active dry yeast 2 1/4 tsp
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup
Unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup
Large egg 1
Salt 1 tsp
All purpose flour 4 cups
Step by Step: How to Make Soft Vanilla Milk Bread
1: Activate the Yeast
Pour the warm milk into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top.
Let it sit for 5 minutes, until foamy. If it doesn’t foam, the yeast may be old.
2: Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt.
This enriched base gives the bread a richness similar to our milk buns.
3: Mix in the Flour
Add the flour gradually, stirring until a dough begins to form.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
This step is key for developing that soft, stretchy crumb found in Amish rolls.
4: First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5: Shape the Dough
Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. You can do a traditional roll or divide it into three pieces and braid it for a fancier look.
6: Second Rise
Place the shaped loaf into a greased pan. Cover again and let rise for 30 minutes.
7: Bake to Golden Perfection
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
8: Cool and Slice
Remove the bread and let it cool on a rack. For a shiny top, brush with melted butter while still warm.