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Silken Milk Loaves or Sweet Buns

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Soft and fluffy milk loaves or sweet buns with a golden brown finish and a shiny, sweet glaze.

Ingredients for Silken Milk Loaves or Sweet Buns

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Heavy Cream, at room temperature

cups

Whole Milk, at room temperature

cups

Large egg, at room temperature

each

Sugar

cups

Active Dry Yeast

tablespoons

Fine Sea Salt

teaspoons

Unsalted Butter, at room temperature, for greasing the pans

to taste

Large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash

each

Sugar, dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water for sugar water

teaspoons

How to Make Silken Milk Loaves or Sweet Buns

1. Gather Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.

2. Combine Ingredients

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, egg, sugar, flour, yeast, and fine sea salt. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the mixture on medium speed for about 15 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

3. First Proofing

Shape the dough into a ball and place it back into the bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate or a damp towel and let the dough proof in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

4. Prepare Pans

Grease your chosen pans with unsalted butter. If you're making loaves, use two 9 by 5-inch loaf pans; if you're making buns, use cake pans.

5. Shape Dough

Punch the dough down gently and knead it briefly to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into two equal portions for loaves or 16 pieces for buns, shape them accordingly, and place them into the prepared pans.

6. Second Proofing

Cover the pans with a towel and let the dough proof for a second time, about 1 hour, or until it has risen and filled the pans.

7. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

8. Apply Egg Wash

Before baking, brush the tops of the dough with the egg wash.

9. Bake

Bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until the loaves or buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

10. Apply Sugar Water

Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the sugar water to give them a shiny, sweet glaze.

11. Cool and Serve

Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your freshly baked silken milk loaves or sweet buns!

Variations

Classic Cinnamon Rolls

Add a filling of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar after the first rise, roll the dough into a log, cut into slices, and place in a baking dish for the second rise.

Chocolate Swirl Buns

Incorporate chocolate chips or a chocolate paste swirl into the dough before shaping the buns.

Nutella Buns

Flatten the dough pieces, add a dollop of Nutella, fold, and shape into buns before the second rise.

Pumpkin Spice Buns

Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the dough and add a sweet glaze after baking.

Lemon Curd-Filled Buns

Make an indentation in the rolled dough balls, fill with lemon curd, and let them proof before baking.

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