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Description
Pastry bakes up simply and quickly. Soft inside, with a golden, crisp crust. Incredibly fragrant and very tender. Very tasty—do make it, because it’s so easy. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for making bread.
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Step 2
First, mix the warm milk and dry yeast in a bowl. Cover with a clean towel and leave for 10–15 minutes.
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Step 3
If a cap has formed on the surface, the yeast is active and you can start making the dough.
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Step 4
Add sifted flour and salt to the sponge.
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Step 5
Mix the dough with a spoon, pour in the vegetable oil.
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Step 6
Knead soft, elastic dough. Place it in a bowl, cover, and leave it in a warm place for about 1 hour.
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Step 7
After some time, the dough should increase in size by 2–3 times, as in the photo.
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Step 8
Chill the dough, transfer it to a work surface, and roll it into an oval sheet. Brush the surface with soft butter.
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Step 9
Roll the dough into a roll, cover with a clean towel, and leave for 20–30 minutes.
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Step 10
During this time, the dough will rise.
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Step 11
Make diagonal slashes on the surface of the bread. Brush with a small amount of milk or water and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Step 12
Remove the finished milk loaf from the baking sheet and let it cool. Slice and serve with whatever you like.