Okay, so I’ve been craving some good bread lately, and I remembered this classic one called “Pain au lait.” I’ve seen it in stores, but I thought, why not try making it myself? And since I also love garlic, I figured I’d combine the two and make some garlic bread. It turned out to be a pretty fun little project, and the results were yummy!
First off, I had to get all my stuff together. I’m no pro baker, so I just grabbed the basic ingredients. We’re talking flour, milk, a bit of sugar, some yeast, and a pinch of salt. Oh, and butter, can’t forget the butter. For the garlic part, I just grabbed a few cloves of garlic, some more butter, and I also threw in some parsley ’cause I like that herby taste.
Mixing the dough was the first big step. I warmed up the milk a bit – not too hot, just enough so the yeast could get all comfy and start doing its thing. Then I mixed all the dry ingredients in a big bowl, made a little well in the middle, and poured in the milk and some melted butter. I got my hands dirty and started kneading. It took a while, but I kneaded it until the dough was smooth and not sticking to my hands anymore. Then, I just covered it with a cloth and let it sit for about an hour in a warm place. I went off and watched some TV while waiting.
After that First Rise
After about an hour, the dough had doubled in size. I punched it down – which is always kind of satisfying – and then divided it into smaller pieces. I shaped them into little ovals, kind of like mini loaves, and placed them on a baking sheet. Covered them up again and let them rise for another half hour. While they were rising, I preheated my oven. I set it to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, nothing too crazy.
While the little loaves were getting their second rise, I started on the garlic butter. I melted some butter in a pan, crushed the garlic cloves, and tossed them in. I let that simmer for a bit, just until the garlic was fragrant but not burnt. Then I mixed in the chopped parsley. It smelled amazing!
Time for Baking
Once the loaves were ready, I brushed them with a little bit of milk to help them get that golden-brown color. Then, they went into the oven. I baked them for about 20 minutes, but I kept an eye on them. You know, ovens can be different, so you gotta watch your bread. After they were done, I took them out and let them cool a bit. Then, I cut them open and slathered on that delicious garlic butter.
The Result
Honestly, the pain au lait garlic bread turned out better than I expected. It was soft, a little sweet, and the garlic butter just took it to another level. I ate way more than I should have, but it was totally worth it. I even made some sandwiches with it the next day, and it was just as good.
- It is a really simple recipe.
- Taste is amazing.
- I will do it next time.
It was a fun little baking adventure, and I’m definitely gonna try making it again. Maybe next time, I’ll experiment with some different herbs or even add some cheese. Who knows? Baking’s all about experimenting, right?
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