Japanese milk bread, also known as Hokkaido milk bread, is a type of bread that is popular in Japan and other parts of Asia. This bread is known for its soft, fluffy texture and slightly sweet taste, which is achieved by using a special technique called the tangzhong method.

The tangzhong method involves cooking a small amount of flour and water into a thick paste, which is then added to the bread dough. This technique helps to create a bread that is moist and tender, with a light, airy crumb.

Japanese milk bread is typically made with milk, butter, sugar, yeast, and bread flour, and it is often shaped into a loaf or rolls. It can be eaten plain, toasted, or used to make sandwiches, French toast, or other baked goods.

Ingredients:

• For the tangzhong:
• 25 g bread flour
• 125ml water
• For the bread dough:
• 350 g bread flour
• 55 g sugar
• 5 g salt
• 6 g instant yeast
• 120 ml milk
• 2 egg
• 80 g tangzhong (prepared beforehand)
• 40 g unsalted butter, softened

Preparation:

1. To make the tangzhong, mix the bread flour and water in a small saucepan until there are no lumps. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl or Kitchenaid Machine, whisk together the bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
3. Combine the milk, egg, and tangzhong. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients and the melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a rough dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, or use the kitchen aid machine for about 5 minutes.
6. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. I use the proof function on my airfryer.
7. After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
8. Roll each piece into a ball and place them in a loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes
9. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C) Put a cookie sheet filled with water on the lowest rack in the oven. Brush the top of the dough balls with egg wash. Put the loaf of bread on the rack above the cookie sheet and and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
   Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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Japanese Milk Bread

Japanese milk bread, also known as Hokkaido milk bread, is a type of bread that is popular in Japan and other parts of Asia. This bread is known for its soft, fluffy texture and slightly sweet taste, which is achieved by using a special technique called the tangzhong method.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins

Course Bakery, Bread

Cuisine Japanese

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Ingredients

• ▢ - For the tangzhong:
• ▢ - 25g bread flour
• ▢ - 125ml water
• ▢ - For the bread dough:
• ▢ - 350g bread flour
• ▢ - 55g sugar
• ▢ - 5g salt
• ▢ - 6g instant yeast
• ▢ - 120ml milk
• ▢ - 2 egg
• ▢ - 80g tangzhong prepared beforehand
• ▢ - 40g unsalted butter softened

Instructions

• To make the tangzhong, mix the bread flour and water in a small saucepan until there are no lumps. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Whisk together the bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
• Combine the milk, egg, and tangzhong. Mix until well combined.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a rough dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, or use the kitchen aid machine for about 5 minutes.
• Add the softened butter to the dough and knead for another 5-10 minutes until the butter is fully incorporated and the dough becomes shiny and smooth.
• Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. I use the airfryer and let it proof.
• After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
• Roll each piece into a ball and place them in a loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Brush the tops of the dough balls with egg wash and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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