Fluffy Japanese Milk Bread (No Knead, No Eggs, No Butter!) – The Easiest & Cheapest Homemade Loaf! 🍞✨


 

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)


Step-by-Step Instructions




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