Simple Homemade Puff Pastry Bread

Instructions

 

 

1. Prepare the dough

  1. Mix warm milk + sugar + yeast. Let foam for 10 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, flour, salt, and knead until smooth.
  3. Add softened butter and knead 5 more minutes.
  4. Cover and let rise 1 hour.

2. Prepare the butter paste

Mix softened butter + flour until creamy.

This paste helps create puff-pastry-like layers without real lamination.

3. Form the layers

  1. Punch down the dough, divide into 2 parts.
  2. Roll each piece into a rectangle.
  3. Spread half of the butter paste evenly on each.
  4. Roll up into a long log.
  5. Cut the log into 8 thick slices.
  6. Place the slices cut-side up into a loaf pan so the spirals face upward —
    this creates the same swirl pattern as in your photo.

4. Rise again

Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake

  • Bake at 170°C / 340°F for 25–30 minutes
  • Until golden, puffed, and layered.

✨ Tips for Perfect Puff-Style Bread

  • Use very soft butter — it must blend into the dough layers.
  • Do not overbake: the bread stays soft and buttery if lightly golden.
  • Brush the top with melted butter after baking for extra softness.