Amazing Sourdough Tangzhong Cotton Shokupan Softest Japanese Milk Bread/ コットン食パン 湯種＋自家製酵母元種 究極の真綿クラム

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing moisture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sourdough starter

🥗Healthier: yogurt starter

💰Cheaper: store-bought yeast

Yogurt starter offers a tangy flavor, while yeast is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

Mix all ingredients except for the butter and tangzhong.

Add butter little by little, knead until the gluten windowpanes.

Roll into a ball, place in a bowl, let rise until it gets double.

Divide into two equal pieces, bench rest for 20 minutes.

Shape following the video, place in a loaf pan, let rise until the top is 1/2-1 inch higher than the rim.

Eggwash, bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Control browning with aluminum foil if necessary.

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