Simple Homemade Puff Pastry Bread

IngredientsFor the dough300 ml warm milk1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp dry yeast (7–10 g)2 eggs550 g all-purpose flour1 tsp salt50 g softened butterFor the butter paste (for puff layers)120 g softened butter2 tbsp flour👩‍🍳 Instructions1. Prepare the doughMix warm milk + sugar + yeast. Let foam for 10 minutes.Add eggs, flour, salt, and knead until smooth.Add softened butter and knead 5 more minutes.Cover and let rise 1 hour.2. Prepare the butter pasteMix softened butter + flour until creamy.This paste helps create puff-pastry-like layers without real lamination.3. Form the layersPunch down the dough, divide into 2 parts.Roll each piece into a rectangle.Spread half of the butter paste evenly on each.Roll up into a long log.Cut the log into 8 thick slices.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 againCover and let rise 30–40 minutes until puffy.5. BakeBake at 170°C / 340°F for 25–30 minutesUntil golden, puffed, and layered.✨ Tips for Perfect Puff-Style BreadUse 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.