Instant Coffee Soft Loaf

Following my earlier post on Experimenting with Coffee Soft Loaf, today I am sharing this recipe that I am satisfied so far after several attempts. Comparing this recipe with Hokkaido Loaf that is more milky, I like this recipe for its softer texture though the coffee aroma does not give me the "Oomph". Probably I shall get hold of a bottle of the Gold Version Coffee Powder for my next try.

Instant Coffee Soft Loaf (750g Loaf Size)

Ingredients:

1            Egg (60g)
180g      Fresh Milk
40g        Caster Sugar
4g          Sea Salt (3/4 tsp)
35g        3-in-1 Instant Coffee Mix (1 pack)
1tsp        Instant Coffee Powder
270g       Bread Flour
30g         Cake Flour
1tsp         Instant Dry Yeast

Ingredients for Instant Coffee Soft Loaf

Method:

Step 1: For my BreadMaker, I would need to pour in the liquid ingredients first follow by dry ingredients. In this case, break the Egg into the Bread Pan follow by Fresh Milk.

Step 2: Then, add on Salt and Sugar on each opposite side of the Bread Pan.

Step 3: After which, pour in the 3-in-1 Instant Coffee Mix follow by 1 teaspoon of Instant Coffee Powder into the Bread Pan.

Step 4: Measure the Bread Flour and Cake Flour to pour into the Bread Pan. Make sure that the Flour covers all the liquid ingredients. Then, dig a hole in the center to pour in the Instant Dry Yeast into the Bread Pan.

Step 5: Now, transfer the Bread Pan to the Bread Machine and lock the pan.

Step 6: Switch on the Bread Machine and set to Basic Function.

Step 7: As my machine has prefix 750g Loaf Size and Medium Crust, you will need to select the function for your machine accordingly. Don't forget to set the Bread Machine to Start.

Step 8: These images were at the 1st Proof Stage from my few trials of the same recipe. If you encounter the dough like on the Left Image, rest assured that it is perfectly okay to continue as this recipe contain a slightly higher hydration. You may also assist the Bread Machine to lightly scrape the dough that sticks to the sides of the Bread Pan. The Right image was what I have gotten in one of my Lucky Bakes that the dough forms perfectly nice on First Proof.

Step 9: Whether my First Proof forms a splashy or nice dough (like the images above), after the Second Proof, a beautiful Bread Dough will form and this prepares for baking at the last hour of the entire process.

Look at this wonderful bake of Instant Coffee Soft Loaf that cracks on the top. This equals a high hydration and therefore, a really Soft Loaf. Try yours today.