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Have you ever tried adding honey, cream,

or yogurt to your dough? You'd be

surprised how these simple ingredients

transform it. The dough turns silky,

smooth, almost like butter between your

fingers. And the best part, you don't

need a single egg. It bakes up

incredibly soft and moist on every time.

So, if you're after that bakery style

softness, this is the trick you've been

missing. So, let's get started.

Take a large mixing bowl and pour in

full cream milk. This gives the bread a

rich creamy taste. Now add thickened

cream. This is what makes the texture

unbelievably soft.

And next add honey for that natural

sweetness. And add 4.5 g of instant

yeast. No need to activate it. Just mix

everything well. And that's it. If you

like your bread a little sweeter, you

can add one or two extra tablespoons of

honey.

Now, let's move on to the dry

ingredients. Here, I'm using bread

flour. It gives the bread a better

structure and chew. But if you're using

allpurpose flour, that's okay, too. No

worries. Just keep in mind that

allpurpose flour absorbs liquid

differently. So later you may need to

adjust the liquid amount slightly.

Then add three grams of salt and 1 tbsp

of sugar. Give it a quick mix to combine

everything evenly.

All right, now that both the liquid and

dry ingredients are ready, let's start

kneading. Fix the dough hook and start

mixing on low speed. If kneading by

hand, just bring everything together

first before properly working the dough.

I'm adding the liquid gradually. Every

flour absorbs moisture differently, so

this helps control the consistency. If

you're making bread for the first time,

this step will really help.

Okay, you can see here the dough is

already coming together. It's been about

4 minutes. So, I am going to add soft

butter. And here's something important.

Butter should always be soft but not

melted. In colder weather, just leave it

in a warm spot for a while. It should be

smooth and easy to mix in. Now, here's a

key tip. Always knead on low to medium

speed. I've seen a lot of comments from

viewers saying their dough turned out

tough or dense. This often happens when

kneading on high speed. Slow kneading

allows the gluten to develop properly,

giving you that soft and airy texture.

So, keep it steady, take your time, and

let the dough develop naturally. And

keep kneading for about 15 minutes. The

exact time depends on your mixer, but

what we're looking for is a soft,

elastic texture. This homemade cream

bread reminds me of that classic

old-fashioned white bread. So soft and

light, perfect for toast, sandwiches, or

just slicing fresh out of the oven. So,

keep kneading until the dough turns

smooth and passes the window pane test.

When you stretch it, it should be thin

and flexible without tearing. Once you

reach this stage, you're all set.

The heavy cream adds a richness that

makes every bite pure comfort food. And

if you'd like to add eggs to this

recipe, you can. Just reduce the milk by

the same weight as the eggs you're

adding. This keeps the balance perfect

without changing the dough's texture.

All right, our dough is now soft,

smooth, and ready for the next step.

Now, let's let it rise. Place the dough

in a greased bowl. Then cover it with

cling film or a clean cloth. Set it in a

warm draftfree place for about 1 hour,

but remember rising time can vary.

Since this cream bread uses heavy cream,

it has a higher fat content which can

slow down the rise depending on your

room temperature. So always check the

dough, not just the clock. In summer, if

your kitchen is warm, keep the dough in

a cooler spot, away from direct

sunlight. Too much heat can make it rise

too fast, affecting the texture. In

winter, place the bowl inside the oven

with the light on or near a warm spot.

You can also put a small bowl of hot

water next to it to create a cozy, humid

environment for a perfect rise.

After the dough has risen, press it

gently to release the gases. Now,

lightly dust your working table and

start rolling out the dough.

Here's where you can get creative. Shape

it however you like. Braids, rolls,

buns, it's up to you. Do you know for an

extra soft dough, always use milk

instead of water and add a bit of

butter. This keeps the bread tender and

moist. And you can add milk powder also

to enhances both flavor and texture.

Just mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons with the

flour.

Once shaped, grease your baking tray and

carefully transfer the dough. Now it's

time for proofing. In summer, proof in a

cooler room to prevent overproofing. If

the dough rises too quickly, it can

collapse when baked. In winter, just

like before, proof inside the oven with

the light on or place a warm towel over

the tray. Again, a bowl of hot water

nearby can work wonders.

All right, our dough has proofed

beautifully. Now, preheat the oven. Set

it to 170° C. Now, for the final touch,

brush the top with milkwash. This will

give the bread a beautiful golden color

when baked. And now, add white sesame

seeds. Sprinkle the sesame seeds right

after the milkwash while the surface is

still wet. And that's it. Our dough is

proofed, prepped, and ready for the

oven.

Place the dough into the preheated oven

and bake for about 25 minutes. And the

moment that timer goes off, your kitchen

will be filled with the most incredible

rich aroma. That deep creamy scent of

butter, honey, and heavy cream all

coming together so warm, so comforting.

When you open the oven, just look at

that beautiful golden color. A soft,

delicate crust with the most tender

inside and the flavor so rich, so

satisfying. Now, let the bread cool

before slicing. I know it's tempting,

but trust me, this step is important.

Letting it rest helps the crumb set,

keeping every slice soft and airy. And

once you cut into it, pure perfection.

This bread is so versatile. Use it for

sandwiches, toast, or even a classic

peanut butter and jelly. I personally

love it toasted with jam or for the best

melty grilled cheese. The combination of

milk, heavy cream, honey, and butter

creates something truly special. The

texture, the taste, the smell,

absolutely perfect. Homemade bread

doesn't just taste better, it feels like

home. And this one, it's the kind of

bread you'll want to make again and

again. And that's it. Soft, fluffy, and

full of rich flavor, this cream bread is

simply perfect. I hope you give it a

try. If you enjoyed this recipe, don't

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more delicious homemade baking. And if

you make this bread, I'd love to hear

how it turned out. Leave a comment

below. Thanks for watching, and I'll see

you in the next one.