Prep time
4 h.
Cooking time
30 min.
Serves
3
Cuisine
Japanese
Difficulty
Categories
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About this recipe
Discover the secret to incredibly tender and airy Japanese milk bread, the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee. The main highlight of this recipe is the flour roux, similar to a delicate pudding, which gives the baked goods amazing fluffiness and softness. This bread, despite its sophistication, is quite simple to prepare and will give you an unforgettable taste experience.
Ingredients list
Total ingredients: 13
Serves:
For dough:
Premium grade wheat flour - 45 g
Water - 200 ml
Milk 0.5% - 100 ml
Sugar - 1 tsp.
Dry yeast - 1 tsp.
Premium grade wheat flour - 350 g
Dry milk - 1 tsp.
Egg - 2 pcs.
Sugar - 1 tbsp.
Salt - 1 tsp.
Butter 82.5% - 2 tbsp.
Milk 0.5% - 1 tbsp.
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp. l. - 1 tsp.
Nutrition facts
Serves:
🥓
Fat
40г
🍚
Carbohydrates
315г
🥩
Proteins
53г
🔥
Kcal
Daily values
Preparation steps
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients: sift the flour, thoroughly wash the chicken eggs. Take the butter out of the refrigerator in advance so that it softens. Heat the milk for the sponge to 40℃. Prepare a narrow and long bread baking pan.
Step 2
Allow the finished Japanese bread to cool on a wire rack, then slice it and serve, savoring its tenderness and aroma.
For dough:
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the water and flour for the roux. Place over low heat and, whisking continuously, heat the mixture until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
Step 2
Transfer the prepared flour roux to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 15 minutes to allow the yeast to activate and a frothy starter to form.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk one chicken egg with sugar and salt. Transfer all the flour to a large bowl, making a well in the center. Add the powdered milk, beaten egg, sourdough, and flour starter to it. First, mix the dough with a wooden spoon, then transfer it to a work surface and knead by hand for at least 15 minutes until an elastic dough is formed.
Step 5
Gradually incorporate the butter into the dough, kneading thoroughly after each addition. Form the prepared dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
Step 6
Gently knead the risen dough with your hands and divide it into three equal portions. Form each portion into a small ball, then place them on a table, spaced apart. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes.
Step 7
Roll each dough ball into a thin sheet. Take the edges and fold them towards the center. Re-roll the dough into a narrow, long strip, then tightly roll it up and carefully pinch the ends. Repeat this process with the remaining two dough balls to create three neat rolls.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 180℃. Grease a baking dish with vegetable oil. Carefully arrange the dough rolls in the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for one hour. Whisk the chicken egg with milk and brush the risen dough with this mixture. Place the dish in the oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Enjoy your meal!
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