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How to Make Super Soft Custard Bread: A Complete Guide

Custard bread, known for its tender crumb and milky aroma, is a beloved treat. Here’s a detailed recipe to achieve bakery-perfect results at home.

Ingredients:

- 300g bread flour, 50g cake flour (for softness)

- 30g sugar, 5g salt, 3g instant yeast

- 1 large egg, 100ml warm milk (≈35°C), 40g unsalted butter

- Custard Filling: 100ml milk, 1 egg yolk, 20g sugar, 15g cornstarch, 5g butter (simmer until thick, cool completely).

Steps:

1. Dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add egg and warm milk, knead until smooth. Incorporate softened butter, knead 15-20 mins until elastic (windowpane test).

2. First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise at 28-30°C for 60-80 mins until doubled.

3. Shape: Punch down dough, divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a circle, spread custard filling, and seal tightly. Place seam-side down in a 450g loaf pan.

4. Second Rise: Proof at 35°C with 75% humidity for 40-50 mins until the dough reaches 80% of the pan height.

5. Bake: Brush with egg wash. Bake at 170°C for 25-30 mins. Tent with foil if browning too quickly. Cool completely before slicing.

Tips: For extra softness, replace 10% flour with milk powder. Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage. Enjoy with butter or jam!