Introduction Soft Milk Bread is a pillowy, tender, and lightly sweet bread known for its cloud-like crumb and gentle aroma, often associated with home comfort and bakery freshness, this recipe focuses on achieving maximum softness through proper hydration, gentle kneading, and patient fermentation while keeping ingredients simple and accessible, Ingredients all-purpose flour or bread flour milk sugar salt instant yeast unsalted butter egg optional Instructions begin by warming the milk until lukewarm then mix it with sugar and yeast and let it rest until slightly foamy, add flour salt and egg if using and mix until a shaggy dough forms then knead until smooth and elastic, gradually incorporate softened butter and continue kneading until the dough becomes silky and stretchy, shape into a smooth ball and place in a lightly greased bowl or glass dish cover and let rise until doubled in size, gently deflate shape as desired and allow a second rise before baking until golden and soft, Methods this bread relies on enriched dough technique where milk fat and sugar tenderize gluten strands and slow moisture loss, slow fermentation enhances flavor while gentle kneading builds structure without toughness, History milk bread has roots in European brioche traditions and became especially popular in Japan where bakers refined it into shokupan celebrated for its cotton-soft texture and mild sweetness, Benefits soft milk bread is easy to digest comforting filling and versatile suitable for sandwiches toast or enjoyed plain it stays fresh longer due to milk and butter content, Formation proper dough formation depends on gluten development achieved through kneading and resting the dough should pass the windowpane test indicating elasticity and strength, Conclusion this recipe produces a beautifully risen soft bread with a smooth crust and tender interior perfect for everyday enjoyment, Lovers milk bread is adored by children adults home bakers and professional chefs alike for its softness and nostalgic taste, Methods variations include hand kneading stand mixer preparation or using tangzhong method for extra moisture and softness, Nutrition milk bread provides carbohydrates for energy moderate protein calcium from milk and fats from butter making it satisfying when enjoyed in balance, Conclusion with patience quality ingredients and gentle handling this soft milk bread becomes a reliable favorite in any kitchen, Lovers once tried this bread often becomes a staple recipe passed down and shared among family and friends for its irresistible softness and warmth