Fluffy Stovetop Milk Bread (No Oven Needed)
These soft bread rolls are cooked in a pan instead of an oven, giving them a golden outside and a very fluffy inside. They are perfect for breakfast, tea time, or as a sweet treat when coated in sugar.
🧾 Ingredients
-
1 glass (200 ml) warm milk
-
400 g (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour or bread flour
-
50 g butter, softened
-
2 tablespoons sugar
-
1 teaspoon dry yeast
-
1 teaspoon salt
-
Extra sugar for coating (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
Pour the warm milk into a large bowl.
Add:
-
Sugar
-
Dry yeast
Stir gently and let it rest for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly foamy.
(This shows the yeast is active.)
2. Make the Dough
Add flour and salt to the milk mixture.
Mix with a spoon or your hands until a rough dough forms.
Add the softened butter and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until:
-
Smooth
-
Soft
-
Elastic
-
Not sticky
3. First Rise
Lightly grease a bowl and place the dough inside.
Cover with a cloth or plastic wrap.
Leave in a warm place for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
4. Shape the Rolls
Gently press the dough to remove excess air.
Divide into equal portions and roll into small balls (about golf-ball size).
Place them on a tray, cover, and let them rest for 15 minutes.
5. Cook on the Stovetop
Lightly grease a wide non-stick pan with a small amount of oil or butter.
Place the dough balls in the pan with a little space between them.
Cover tightly with a lid.
Cook on very low heat for 10–12 minutes.
Flip the rolls gently, cover again, and cook for another 5–8 minutes until:
-
Both sides are golden
-
Bread sounds hollow when tapped
6. Finish and Serve
While still warm, roll the bread in sugar if you want a sweet coating.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
⭐ Important Tip
Keep the heat very low and the lid on at all times.
This creates steam inside the pan and helps the bread cook through without burning.
🍽 Serving Ideas
✔ With tea or coffee
✔ With jam or honey
✔ As a sandwich roll
✔ With butter or Nutella
📦 Storage
-
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days
-
Reheat lightly in a pan or microwave
-
Can be frozen for up to 1 month