Ingredients

22 g unbleached bread flour or 3 tablespoons unbleached bread flour
110 g water or 1/2 cup water
110 g flour ( scant cup ) or 1 cup flour ( scant cup )
110 g water or 1/2 cup water
198 g bread flour or 1 1/2 cups bread flour
5 g instant yeast or 2 teaspoons instant yeast
48 g sugar ( scant 1/4 cup ) or 1/4 cup sugar ( scant 1/4 cup )
4 g salt or 2/3 teaspoon salt
12 g powdered milk or 2 -3 tablespoons powdered milk
41 g eggs or 1 egg
26 g butter or 2 tablespoons butter
These Japanese Milk Bread or Rolls are a popular type of bread in Japan, known for their fluffiness and slightly sweet flavor. This recipe adds a sourdough twist for some added tanginess. The bread is versatile and can be used for sandwiches, French toast, or as a side for any meal. The bread is a perfect way to get your daily dose of carbohydrates in a healthy and delicious way.

Instructions

1.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the unbleached bread flour and water. Cover and let sit in a warm place for 6-12 hours to ferment.
2.In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the fermented mixture, flour, water, instant yeast, sugar, salt, powdered milk, and egg.
3.Mix on low speed until a dough forms, then add in the butter and continue mixing until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4.Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5.Punch down the dough, divide it into 8-12 equal pieces, and shape them into rolls or place them in a greased loaf pan.
6.Let the dough rise again for 1-2 hours, then preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes (rolls) or 30-35 minutes (loaf), until golden brown. Let cool before serving.

PROS

These Japanese Milk Bread or Rolls are soft, fluffy, and have a hint of sourdough tang.
They make a great addition to breakfast or as a side to any meal.

CONS

Bread making can be time-consuming and requires patience.
These rolls or bread take a few hours to make from start to finish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread recipe uses unbleached flour and contains powdered milk, providing a good source of calcium and other nutrients. In addition, sourdough fermentation produces lactic acid, which may improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients in the gut.

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