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Condensed Milk Bread – Easy Condensed Milk Bread Recipe You’ll Love

When I first stumbled across an old Civil War-era bread recipe that used condensed milk, I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. Condensed milk? In bread? That’s either genius or the result of a pantry gone rogue. But curiosity got the best of me, and I gave it a shot. I’m so glad I did. This easy condensed milk bread recipe is soft, slightly sweet, and surprisingly comforting. It’s one of those recipes that feels like a hug from the past, warm and just a little nostalgic. The crust bakes up beautifully golden while the inside stays pillowy and rich thanks to the magic of that sweetened milk. It’s ideal for breakfast, makes a great base for French toast, and don’t even get me started on how good it is with butter and jam. If you’ve been looking for easy bread recipes that feel special but don’t require a stand mixer, complicated kneading, or endless rise times, this is the one. Perfect for those quick and easy bread recipes cravings, it also fits right into your stash of dessert bread recipes easy enough to whip up on a sleepy Sunday morning. Let’s bake it together and see what makes this old-fashioned loaf a sweet little treasure.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: dessert bread recipes easy, easy baking recipes bread, easy bread recipes, easy condensed milk bread recipe, easy sweet bread recipes, homemade bread recipes easy, quick and easy bread recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (plus more for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and warm water until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Don’t overwork it—rustic is charming.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top a little.
  6. Brush the top with melted butter, because bread deserves to be pampered too.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick poked in the middle comes out clean.
  8. Let it cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with a little butter or jam—or both, if you’re like me and can’t choose.

Notes

Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla to the batter for a twist. And if you somehow have leftovers, this bread makes fantastic French toast.