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The Best Homemade Poppy Seed Milk Bread

Calories: 385
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 8g
Pro Tips and Tricks
Temperature Matters:
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature
Milk should be warm (110°F/43°C) to activate yeast properly
Keep dough in a draft-free environment while rising
Kneading Technique:
Knead until the dough passes the “window pane test”
Add butter gradually after initial gluten development
Use bench scraper for easier handling
Rising Success:
Create a warm environment by preheating oven to lowest setting, then turning off
Place dough nearby warm (not hot) oven
Don’t rush the rising process
Variations and Substitutions
Dairy-Free Version:
Replace milk with almond milk
Use dairy-free margarine instead of butter
Results will be slightly less rich but still delicious
Seed Variations:
Substitute poppy seeds with sesame seeds
Try a mixture of seeds (sunflower, flax, chia)
Add caraway seeds for a traditional flavor
Enrichment Options:
Add 2 tablespoons honey for sweeter bread
Include 2 tablespoons potato flour for extra softness
Mix in 2 tablespoons milk powder for richer flavor

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