Japanese Milk Bread Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these Japanese Milk Bread Rolls are perfect for sandwiches or enjoying fresh with butter. Their tender crumb and shiny crust make them a delightful treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups bread flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup heavy cream, warmed
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, heavy cream, and egg.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a rough dough forms.
- Add softened butter and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the dough balls in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the tops with milk or egg wash for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For an extra soft crust, brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking. These rolls also freeze well; thaw and warm before serving.
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