Sweet bread
12 servings
160 minutes
Sweet bread is an exquisite embodiment of Russian culinary tradition, combining softness, sweetness, and tenderness. Its history dates back to ancient Russian homes where fresh bread was considered a symbol of coziness and hospitality. This loaf has an airy, slightly sweet texture with a hint of creaminess due to the combination of milk, butter, and sugar. The yeast dough fills with warmth, allowing the aroma to spread throughout the home even before baking. Such bread is served with morning tea, used in festive gatherings or simply enjoyed with family. Its light sweetness makes it perfect for standalone consumption or paired with jam or honey. It carries the warmth of traditions and the coziness of home, turning every meal into a small celebration.
1
Pour milk into a pot and heat it to body temperature. Rub the yeast into the flour until it forms fine crumbs. Then also rub in the butter, add salt, sugar, and then – eggs and milk. Knead the dough and let it rest covered for 1 hour.
- Milk: 250 ml
- Fresh yeast: 15 g
- Wheat flour: 500 g
- Butter: 60 g
- Salt: to taste
- Sugar: 40 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
On a floured surface, shape the dough into a loaf. Place it seam side down on a towel-lined and floured baking sheet and let it rest for 1 hour.
3
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
4
Place the loaf on an inverted baking sheet and make a cut.
5
Spray the oven walls with a spray bottle, place the loaf, and bake until done.