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Easy Cola Bread Recipe with a Surprisingly Magical Twist

This homemade Cola Bread Recipe is soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet with a subtle caramel flavor from Coca-Cola. It's easy to prepare using simple ingredients and produces delicious bread rolls that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or served with butter and your favorite spreads.
Author Onyok Kokok

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons bread flour only if needed during kneading

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water room temperature

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, white sugar, iodized salt, and instant yeast.
  • Pour in the room-temperature Coke and add the softened butter.
  • Mix everything until a rough dough forms.
  • Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface.
  • Knead the dough for about 15 to 20 minutes until it becomes elastic. The dough will be sticky at first, but avoid adding too much extra flour. If necessary, lightly dust with only 2 to 3 tablespoons of bread flour.
  • Lightly grease the dough with cooking oil.
  • Place it in a lightly oiled bowl and cover.
  • Let it rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Gently punch down the dough to release excess air.
  • Divide into 12 equal portions.
  • Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
  • Arrange them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover and let rest for another 15 minutes.
  • Mix together one egg and one tablespoon of water to make the egg wash.
  • Brush the tops generously with the egg wash.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Allow the bread to cool slightly before serving.
  • Enjoy your soft and fluffy homemade Cola Bread.