Grateful Journey

Previously,  I baked butter loaf bread in a mini oven and the top was a bit burnt because of restricted airflow. So this time, I tried baking two loaves in a full-sized oven , and the result was amazing! Golden brown on top, fluffy on the inside — just the way I wanted. Let me share the full recipe with you! 📝 Ingredients (for 2 loaves / serves 6) 700g bread flour 120g sugar + 60g (divided) 16g salt 12g instant dry yeast 440ml milk 120g butter + 80g (divided) 🍞 Instructions  Warm the milk (microwave 30 sec–1 min), then add yeast and salt . Mix gently. Sift in bread flour and knead. (Stand mixer: medium speed 5 min) Add butter and knead thoroughly. (By hand: 20 min / Mixer: high speed 10 min + medium 5 min) Shape into a ball and do the 1st proof (1 hour, until doubled). (Optional: Place in 40°C oven with hot water beside it.) Divide into 6 pieces , shape into balls, cover, and rest 15 min . Roll each piece into a rectangle, ...

If you love soft and chewy bread with a subtle hint of sweetness,  you're going to love this Honey Milk Bread ! It’s lightly sweet, has a tender bite, and the texture is so satisfying —  similar to the salted milk rolls you find at bakeries . Perfect as-is or paired with coffee or tea,  this bread is a hit for kids and adults alike! 📝 This recipe was inspired by the Korean YouTube channel 식탁일기 (Table diary). I’ve adapted and translated the method for an easy home baking experience. 🧂 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 pieces) 240g bread flour, 150g milk, 15g honey, 20g melted unsalted butter,  20g sugar, 5g salt, 4g dry yeast 👩‍🍳 How to Make Soft & Chewy Honey Milk Bread 1. Mix the wet ingredients and add flour and knead In a large bowl, mix milk, sugar, salt, melted butter, dry yeast and honey  until well combined. Add bread flour and mix with a spatula until no dry spots remain. Then knead the dough by hand. For best texture,  slap and fold  t...