Fluffy Japanese Milk Bread Recipe (The SOFTEST Dinner Rolls Recipe) ふわふわミルクパン

bread flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories; water is more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Combine together lukewarm milk, dry yeast, sugar until yeast dissolved. Add egg, beat again.

Add 300 g sifted flour, stir with spatula a sticky dough. Let Chill 15 minutes.

Transfer the dough to the floured surface and knead about 5 minutes. Fold in fine salt. Knead until salt dissolved.

Add butter and knead for about 10 minutes until it is well incorporated and the dough is smooth, elastic.

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and place in a warm spot until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.

After dough has doubled in size, transfer dough to a well-floured surface and divide in 8 pieces. Shape each piece into smooth, tight bun and place on a baking pan (22 cm in diameter) lined with parchment paper. Cover with towel and set aside for 30-45 minutes, or until the buns have almost doubled in size.

Once they are ready, grease with milk or egg, or heavy cream.

Preheat oven to 365 F (180 C). MODE: Upper and Lower heat.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Grease with butter to make them shiny.

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