Pain de Mie
Embrace the art of French baking with Pain de Mie, a classic soft white sandwich bread that boasts a tender crumb and irresistible buttery sweetness. Perfect for creating elegant tea sandwiches, indulgent toast, or beautifully grilled paninis, this homemade loaf is a step above anything store-bought. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and unsalted butter, this recipe uses traditional bread-making techniques, including kneading and a double rise, to achieve its signature soft-yet-structured texture. With its golden crust and melt-in-your-mouth interior, Pain de Mie is as versatile as it is delicious, making it an essential addition to your baking repertoire. Whether slathered in jam or layered with gourmet fillings, this bread shines in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g All-purpose flour
- 300 ml Whole milk
- 60 g Unsalted butter
- 30 g Granulated sugar
- 10 g Salt
- 7 g Instant yeast
- 50 ml Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the whole milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the cooled milk and butter mixture to the flour mixture. Slowly add the water and mix everything together to form a rough dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Gently punch down the dough to remove excess air and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.
Shape the dough into a loaf by flattening it into a rectangle, then folding the short ends into the center and rolling it up tightly.
Place the loaf seam-side down into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover the pan again loosely with a damp towel and let the dough rise until it reaches the edge of the loaf pan, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
Once risen, bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped and the top is golden brown.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy this wonderfully soft and sweet pain de mie with your favorite spreads or make delectable sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.5 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 4071 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 428.9 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 1092 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
