tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post2156605936915561486..comments2023-10-30T21:29:55.402+08:00Comments on Happy Home Baking: Almost a SquareHappy Homebakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-11228273631150343662015-04-18T22:51:30.421+08:002015-04-18T22:51:30.421+08:00Hi Happy Homebaker, I tried this using bread machi...Hi Happy Homebaker, I tried this using bread machine and it was a success!:) I just got the machine so Im still experimenting on the recipes. And this one is absolutely for keeps. Thanks for the recipe and the tips provided. I kept the bread in a tightly closed container and it stays soft for days! Next time I want to try kneading it with the mixer and my hands as I normally do. I will also try to add some fillings like raisins. Thanks again for sharing. -ElynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-15640578021278102102014-09-30T06:19:55.971+08:002014-09-30T06:19:55.971+08:00Hi Stitch, great to hear that it went well and tha...Hi Stitch, great to hear that it went well and thanks for sharing your baking experience :) I am sure you will have fun making different types of bread!Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-32210328094456249332014-09-29T10:09:38.440+08:002014-09-29T10:09:38.440+08:00Hi HHB,
I was the reader who asked the above ques...Hi HHB,<br /><br />I was the reader who asked the above question on using the Bosch machine to make the milk loaf. I'm pleased to announce it was a huge success! I was a bit worried initially as the dough was very wet, and did not form into a ball even after kneading for 20 min. However, I left it to ferment anyway and it was not as sticky after that, and it doubled in less than an hour! The only problem I had was in shaping, but that was due to my own incompetence, haha. The first roll was lopsided, but luckily it did not really show after baking. My husband and picky daughter loved it, and it remained soft even after 2 days! Their other favourite is the honey bun recipe. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes, I will experiment with the Hokkaido Milky Loaf next!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-68619555495854850992014-09-10T13:02:04.112+08:002014-09-10T13:02:04.112+08:00Thanks HHB for the helpful advice on kneading with...Thanks HHB for the helpful advice on kneading with the Bosch machine! I will try it out and let you know the results! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-1118266421109478242014-09-08T16:16:06.800+08:002014-09-08T16:16:06.800+08:00Hi, thanks for reading my blog and trying out the ...Hi, thanks for reading my blog and trying out the recipes :)<br />I have not used the Bosch kitchen machine to make this milk loaf as such I can only provide a rough guide.<br />- place all ingredients except butter in the mixing bowl.<br />- attach the kneading/dough hook<br />- set to speed 1 and let it knead for about 1 min.<br />- turn to speed 3 and knead for or about 5 mins. (until the dough comes together, knead a few mins longer if necessary)<br />- add in the butter and continue to knead at speed 3 for another 18~20 minutes. At first the dough will become very wet/slimy when the butter is first added. The dough will eventually come together. Add some flour(1 tbs at a time) if it doesnt come together or still appear very wet. <br />- test whether the dough is ready by pulling and stretching a portion of the dough. It should be elastic, and can be stretched into a thin membrane without tearing/breaking apart easily.<br />- remove dough from mixing bowl. Dust hand with some flour and shape the dough into a smooth round. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover the bowl with cling wrap or a damp cloth and let proof in room temperature (around 28 to 30 degrees C) for about 1 hour, or until double in bulk.<br />- follow the steps from step 3 in the above recipe.<br /><br />Hope this helps and have fun! <br /><br />Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-58297491177443667542014-09-08T10:23:56.761+08:002014-09-08T10:23:56.761+08:00Hi HHB,
I am a silent reader on your blog and hav...Hi HHB,<br /><br />I am a silent reader on your blog and have tried quite a few of your recipes thus far with great success (especially the matcha cream cheese muffins!). I have been afraid of trying bread recipes as I have not kneaded bread by hand before, and am afraid I would not be up to it, even after watching Youtube videos. I have recently bought the Bosch MUM5 kitchen machine (inspired by your post) and would like to know how to adapt your bread recipes for kneading with the mixer, instead of by hand or bread machine? I would like to start off with this milk loaf, as you had recommended it for novices in another post. Would appreciate your advice, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-13689860151126303092014-06-27T21:34:31.081+08:002014-06-27T21:34:31.081+08:00Hi Wanda, I am afraid the links are no longer vali...Hi Wanda, I am afraid the links are no longer valid as it was quite some time back. The original recipe is in Chinese which I have followed closely. The shaping method is as explained in step 4 and 5. Hope this helps. Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-66149147663626754442014-06-27T15:11:11.474+08:002014-06-27T15:11:11.474+08:00Hi Happy Homebaking, Just found this recipe and wa...Hi Happy Homebaking, Just found this recipe and want to try but when I sent to the link for the shaping method and the original recipe, I seem to land up in some online shopping site. please clarify. thanks<br /><br />WandaWandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788960898760252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-8514172165554804872013-10-21T18:11:24.722+08:002013-10-21T18:11:24.722+08:00Hi dear, I managed to figure out myself.
Thanks!
...Hi dear, I managed to figure out myself.<br />Thanks!<br /><br />BebeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-68448615517383329952013-10-21T17:48:57.434+08:002013-10-21T17:48:57.434+08:00Can you explain step 5?
Thks!
Bebe
Can you explain step 5?<br />Thks!<br /><br />Bebe<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-45644134213131858442013-09-18T08:48:58.363+08:002013-09-18T08:48:58.363+08:00Can anyone post the measurements,for this bread,th...Can anyone post the measurements,for this bread,the143g are not familiar with my measurements,can anyone help me with easy incrdients measure,i appricitaed,thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-25461037555446252962013-02-13T09:36:51.554+08:002013-02-13T09:36:51.554+08:00Hi June, I am sorry, I usually follow recipes that...Hi June, I am sorry, I usually follow recipes that use weight instead of volume. You can try converting the measurements into cups (there are several online conversion sites) but it won't be accurate especially for bread. I suggest that you get a simple weighing scale, I used a cheap small scale for a few years before I bought a digital one. Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-83893601343250027692013-02-12T21:36:18.351+08:002013-02-12T21:36:18.351+08:00Would love to try your recipes, but I live in the ...Would love to try your recipes, but I live in the U.S. and don't use the same measurements as you. Do you have recipe that convert to cups and teaspoons?junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05349625250654433333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-90920421226539488272013-02-07T07:15:38.869+08:002013-02-07T07:15:38.869+08:00Hi, if you are using INSTANT Yeast, you need not w...Hi, if you are using INSTANT Yeast, you need not warm the milk. Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-34027821738696703572013-02-06T18:31:32.265+08:002013-02-06T18:31:32.265+08:00Hi HHB,
This is my first attempt to make bread. ...Hi HHB,<br /><br />This is my first attempt to make bread. Do I need to warm the milk first to mix into the flour?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-13703541624249533832012-12-18T17:05:17.925+08:002012-12-18T17:05:17.925+08:00Hi hhb
I just baked this milk loaf and it's co...Hi hhb<br />I just baked this milk loaf and it's cooling in the rack. Can't wait to try it. Everyone here commented its soft & cottony.<br /><br />I have been baking Hokkaido milk loaf but like your recipe here as it requires simple ingredients and does not need whipping cream. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing :-) GreenTortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052659761338803844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-11802869147227675432012-10-08T07:09:57.152+08:002012-10-08T07:09:57.152+08:00Hi Dew, glad to hear that it works for you this ti...Hi Dew, glad to hear that it works for you this time :)Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-64399910604854434412012-10-06T21:58:15.045+08:002012-10-06T21:58:15.045+08:00Hhb, I baked this many years ago but somehow it wa...Hhb, I baked this many years ago but somehow it was not what I expected. I tried again today, and I was delighted it came out so soft & fluffy. I obtained the recipe fr My Baking Cottage, which used your recipe. I made 1.5 times of the recipe, and selected 750g loaf size. The bread machine did the rest of the job. dewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13289347283887355474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-21231228156509890182012-05-15T07:12:34.036+08:002012-05-15T07:12:34.036+08:00Hi Charminee, I usually leave the loaf to cool com...Hi Charminee, I usually leave the loaf to cool completely, at least 2 hours before slicing. I keep bread in an air tight container and usually finish it within 2 days, not more than 2 nights. hope this helps.Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-19568938760120205492012-05-13T20:44:40.882+08:002012-05-13T20:44:40.882+08:00Hi HHB,
would like to ask you how long do you wai...Hi HHB,<br /><br />would like to ask you how long do you wait for the loaf to cool before you slice it? and what's the best way to store it (for about 3 days or so)?<br /><br />thanks! (:charmineehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11186876598473365825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-84156344343307569932012-03-06T09:00:07.027+08:002012-03-06T09:00:07.027+08:00Hi Stitch, thanks so much for taking your time to ...Hi Stitch, thanks so much for taking your time to share your baking experience. I am so glad that this recipe works well for you :) I feel the same when I first made this bread...nothing beats the joy of baking! I hope you have fun trying out other variations!Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-50250137251530390032012-03-05T10:09:27.328+08:002012-03-05T10:09:27.328+08:00Hi,
I just want to say THANK YOU so much for posti...Hi,<br />I just want to say THANK YOU so much for posting this recipe. I've been looking for an asian white bread recipe (you know it's completely different than all the white bread loaves found in US grocers) for a long time and I've almost given up.<br /><br />I stumbled by your recipe just by chance (looking for a steamed bao recipe). Then I found this glorious Milk loaf... oh my... I think I've found my kryptonite.<br /><br />It took me a loooong while to knead the bread (I used the same hand kneading method as your Nutella Twist recipe because I absolutely love the therapeudic feel of hand kneading) and it is so worth it.<br /><br />I didn't have a pullman tin so I just used a regular 9" loaf pan. The bread rose beautifully on both risings and the bread came out absolutely perfect. And I rarely baked what I would/could call a perfect bread.<br /><br />The only reason I didn't eat the whole loaf in 1 sitting is because I've been eating the PW cinnamon roll I made beforehand (I made both on the same day... I know I'm crazy). They came out good but nowhere near this Milk loaf good.<br /><br />I don't normally post responses on blogs but this one definitely deserves a big giant honking THANK YOU!!!!!<br /><br />Honestly this would be one of those bread loaves I would be proud of to gift as presents.<br />I can't wait to do more practices and see what other variations I could make with this loaf.Stitchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-11796062138411538602011-11-21T22:08:47.841+08:002011-11-21T22:08:47.841+08:00Hi HHB,
Thank you so much for this wonderful rec...Hi HHB, <br /><br />Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. The bread is so soft and yummy. Our whole family enjoyed it very much. Cheers! <br /><br />PaigeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-78550860592166740042011-09-21T01:27:22.022+08:002011-09-21T01:27:22.022+08:00Hi HHB,
Thanks for sharing this recipe! I finally...Hi HHB,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this recipe! I finally made my first square loaf today. Am so excited! Found the tip about letting the dough rise till there's only a 1 inch gap between the dough and the cover of the tin very helpful.<br /><br />Have written up a post on my blog, and would like to share the photos with you: <br />http://lala-lalalicious.blogspot.com/2011/09/milk-loaf.htmlLalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02246861959510797703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4805570821469912515.post-46839656857735315282011-09-08T22:05:54.249+08:002011-09-08T22:05:54.249+08:00Hi reborn girl, looks like the dough collapsed upo...Hi reborn girl, looks like the dough collapsed upon baking. It could be due to your oven temp, did u preheat to the right temp? If the oven temp is too low, the dough rises to the maximum but collapse when the temp is not hot enough for it to set. Did you have this problem with your other bread?Happy Homebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310704979379806678noreply@blogger.com