Easy & Spongy Milk Bread

🍞 Easy & Spongy Milk Bread
📝 Ingredients:
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
1 egg
2 tbsp butter (softened)
👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Activate yeast (if not instant)
   Mix warm milk + sugar + yeast
   Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy
2. Make the dough
   In a bowl, combine flour + salt
   Add egg and yeast mixture
   Mix until a dough forms
3. Knead
   Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth
   Add butter and knead again until soft and elastic
4. First rise
   Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours (until doubled)
5. Shape
   Punch down dough
   Shape into a loaf or small rolls
   Place in a greased pan
6. Second rise
   Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes
7. Bake
   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden
   ✨ Tips for Extra Soft Bread:
   Use warm (not hot) milk
   Don’t skip kneading—it builds softness
   Brush top with milk or butter after baking for a shiny finish