Stop buying store-bought bread! This ultra-soft, pillowy Japanese milk bread requires no kneading, no eggs, and no butter—just 5 simple ingredients and a little patience. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or eating plain because it’s that good.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ No kneading – Just mix & let time do the work
✅ No eggs or butter – Budget-friendly & light
✅ Cloud-soft texture – Like bakery shokupan (Japanese milk bread)
✅ Cheaper than store-bought – Costs pennies per loaf
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Makes 1 loaf – double for two!)
Dry Ingredients:
3 cups (375g) bread flour (or all-purpose flour + 1 tbsp vital wheat gluten)
1 tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1¼ cups (300ml) warm milk (whole milk or plant-based)
1 tbsp oil (any neutral oil)
(Optional: 1 tbsp honey for extra softness)