Shokupan Bread

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dump all of your dough ingredients into the mixer at the same time.
  2. 2Knead the dough until it comes together and eventually pass the window pane test.
  3. 3Allow the dough to proof until doubled in size.
  4. 4Divide into three portions.
  5. 5Shape each portion into a little roll.
  6. 6Fold each edge in to create a rectangle, then use a rolling pin to stretch it out nice and long.
  7. 7Fold each edge into the middle then roll up gently, but tightly.
  8. 8Line them up inside your baking tin.
  9. 9Proof them until it's almost reaching the top edge.
  10. 10Close it the lid and bake it for half an hour in the oven.
  11. 11Allow it to cool down on a rack once it's done.
  12. 12Only slice once it's completely cooled down.

Ingredients

  • 30 g flour
  • 220 g milk
  • 370 g strong bread flour
  • 20 g milk powder
  • 40 g sugar
  • 8 g instant yeast
  • 10 g salt
  • 60 g butter
  • 60 g milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 yolk

Equipment

kitchen scalemixerloaf tinrolling pin

Tips

  • Allow it to cool down on a rack once it's done.
  • Only slice once it's completely cooled down.