Shokupan Bread

Directions

  1. 1Add the dough ingredients to the mixer at the same time.
  2. 2Knead the dough until it comes together and passes the window pane test.
  3. 3Allow the dough to proof until doubled in size.
  4. 4Divide the dough into three portions.
  5. 5Shape each portion into a little roll.
  6. 6Fold each edge 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 the dough until it's almost reaching the top edge.
  10. 10Close it the lid and bake for half an hour in the oven.
  11. 11Allow to cool down on a rack once it's done and only 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 Egg Yolk

Equipment

Stand MixerLoaf Tin