Here’s a detailed recipe for Cloud Soft Everyday Bread — a fluffy, tender bread that’s perfect for daily use, sandwiches, or toast. This kind of bread is usually enriched, super soft, and easy to make at home.
Cloud Soft Everyday Bread Recipe
Ingredients
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3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour or bread flour
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2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
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1 cup (240ml) warm milk (around 110°F / 43°C)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
Optional (for extra softness)
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2 tablespoons milk powder (adds richness and softness)
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1 tablespoon honey (for mild sweetness)
Equipment
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Mixing bowl
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Stand mixer with dough hook (optional) or wooden spoon
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Loaf pan (8×4 inch or similar)
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Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
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Oven
Instructions
1. Prepare the Yeast Mixture
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Warm the milk so it’s about 110°F (warm to the touch but not hot).
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In a small bowl or measuring cup, dissolve the sugar in warm milk.
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Sprinkle the instant dry yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy (if using active dry yeast). Instant yeast can be mixed directly with the flour if preferred.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, (and milk powder if using).
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If you’re using instant yeast, mix it into the dry ingredients here.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
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In another bowl, lightly beat the egg.
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Add the softened butter and beaten egg to the yeast-milk mixture (or mix the yeast with the flour for instant yeast).
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Mix well.
4. Make the Dough
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Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients.
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Mix with a spoon or in a stand mixer with a dough hook until combined.
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Knead the dough either by hand on a lightly floured surface or with the stand mixer for about 8-10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not overly sticky.
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If too sticky, add a bit more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
5. First Rise
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Shape the dough into a ball.
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Place it in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
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Let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Shape the Dough
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Punch down the dough to release air.
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Shape it into a loaf by flattening it into a rectangle, then rolling it up tightly.
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Place the shaped dough seam side down into a greased loaf pan.
7. Second Rise
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Cover the loaf pan with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
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Let it rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until it rises just above the edge of the pan.
8. Bake the Bread
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Optional: Brush the top of the loaf with milk or an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water) for a shiny crust.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
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If the crust is browning too fast, tent it loosely with aluminum foil.
9. Cool and Serve
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Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing (to keep the crumb soft).
Tips for Extra Softness
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Using bread flour or adding milk powder improves texture.
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Enriched doughs (with butter and eggs) are softer and stay fresh longer.
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Avoid adding too much flour during kneading; dough should be slightly sticky.
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Letting bread cool fully before slicing helps maintain softness.