Japanese Milk Bread

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Activate yeast in 1/4 cup of water.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp water and 4.5 tbsp milk. Cook until thick, creating Tangzhong.
  3. 3Combine Tangzhong with yeast mixture, 2 1/3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 egg in a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Mix on low speed for 5 minutes. Once a dough ball forms, add softened butter, 1 tbsp at a time, until combined.
  5. 5Let the dough rest for 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  6. 6Split the dough into 75g portions. Shape into balls, give them some space in a 9 inch round cake pan, and let them rest for 45 minutes.
  7. 7Brush with egg wash.
  8. 8Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
  9. 9Top with garlic butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp active yeast
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 4.5 tbsp milk
  • 2.16 cups flour
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp softened butter

Equipment

saucepanwhiskstand mixer9 inch round cake panpastry brush