Pain de Mie

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: ~4 hours

Servings: 1 loaf

Country of Origin

France

Description

A soft, fine-crumbed sandwich bread baked in a closed pullman pan, which prevents a thick crust from forming. The name literally translates to "bread of crumb."

Presentation & How It's Eaten

The go-to bread for tea sandwiches, croque-monsieur, or perfectly uniform morning toast.

Ingredients

• 500g bread flour

• 250ml milk

• 50g butter

• 30g sugar

• 10g salt

• 7g yeast

Step-by-Step Directions

1. Mix: Combine all ingredients and knead until a very smooth, soft dough forms.

2. Rise: Let rise for 2 hours.

3. Shape: Press into a pullman loaf pan and close the lid. Let rise for 60 minutes.

4. Bake: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30 minutes.

Optional

• Honey: Substitute sugar with honey for a more nuanced sweetness.

Cooking Tips

• Pullman Pan: If you don't have a pullman pan, any loaf pan will work, though the crust will be slightly thicker.

Nutrition Facts

(Estimated per serving)

• Calories: ~240 kcal

• Total Fat: 6g

• Saturated Fat: 3g

• Cholesterol: 15mg

• Sodium: ~400mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 38g

• Dietary Fiber: 1g

• Sugars: 4g

• Protein: 7g