Baking milk bread is like crafting a cloud you can eat—a soft, slightly sweet masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion.

Think of it as a cross between sourdough and regular milk-enriched bread. The benefits extend well beyond taste, though. It'll give you a softer, tender crumb and interior texture, too.

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Use a serrated knife to cut across the top dome of the bread, about 5 to 6 inches across, leaving a 1/2 inch perimeter of bread on all sides.

Bread-baking tips for beginners, ... It’s a chocolate milk bread. If someone is looking for something else chocolatey, I wrote a chocolate-orange sourdough loaf.

To make the tangzhong: Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan, and whisk until no lumps remain. Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until thick ...