Mix milk with vinegar! Forgotten recipe from the 70s! This is how my grandmother made it.

Making homemade bread is an art, but how about adding a special touch to your traditional recipe?

Mixing warm milk and vinegar is the secret to bread with an incredibly soft texture and a flavor that will delight everyone at the table.

Surprisingly, vinegar helps activate the yeast, creating a fluffy, airy crumb, while milk adds smoothness to the dough.

Follow the step-by-step instructions for this unique recipe and prepare perfect breads for any occasion.

Ingredients

• • 250 ml of warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (You can use any other vinegar, but red wine vinegar will give the bread a very special touch)
  • 25 g fresh yeast
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar ( recipe HERE )
  • 1 egg white
  • 80 ml of vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

• Wheat flour (quantity required, as described in the preparation)

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Preparation Method

1. Activate the Yeast

1. In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with the wine vinegar.
2. Add the fresh yeast and vanilla sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes, until the mixture bubbles, a sign that the yeast is activated.

2. Mix the Dry and Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour (start with about 500g and adjust as needed) and salt.
2. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, vinegar, and yeast mixture.

3. Incorporate the Liquids

1. Add the egg white and vegetable oil to the bowl.
2. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a smooth dough forms.
3. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add flour until it reaches the desired consistency: soft and slightly sticky.

4. Knead the Dough

1. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
2. Knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky.

5. Let it rest

1. 1. Place the dough in a lightly floured bowl.

1. Cover with a clean, damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it doubles in size.

6. Form the Loaves

1. After the dough has risen, divide it into portions of the desired size.
2. Shape the bread into balls or small cylinders and place them on a floured baking sheet.

7. Let it rest again

1. Cover the formed loaves with a cloth and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes.
2. They should rise a little more before going into the oven.

8. Baking

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Bake the loaves for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
3. Tap the bottom of the bread lightly; if it sounds hollow, it’s ready.

9. Let it cool

1. Remove the breads from the oven and place them on a rack to cool.
2. Serve when warm or completely cool.

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Tips for Recipe Success

• • Flour at the right point: Add the flour little by little, always adjusting the texture of the dough.

• Warm place to rise: If the room is cold, place the dough inside the turned-off oven with a bowl of hot water to create a favorable environment.
• Even softer breads: You can brush the breads with milk before baking to ensure a golden, softer crust.
• Adaptations: Try substituting lemon juice for the wine vinegar for a flavor variation.

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With this simple and creative method, you can make breads that stand out for both their texture and flavor.