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Japanese Shokupan Milk Bread
Yudane (starter):
3/4 cup bread flour (117 g)
1/2 cup boiling water
In a bowl, combine the bread flour and boiling water. Mix until a rough paste forms. Let it sit until it cools down to room temperature, then break it apart into small pieces.
Dough:
1 1/4 cups milk
2 2/3 cups bread flour (416 g)
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (7 g)
2 TB sugar
1 1/2 tsp fine salt
2 TB soft butter (28 g)
In a mixing bowl with a dough hook, add the milk, bread flour, yeast, and the prepared yudane. Mix until combined, then let it rest for 15 minutes.
After resting, add the sugar and salt. Knead for about 5–6 minutes until the dough starts to come together and smooth out.
Add the soft butter and continue mixing until fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it proof for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equal pieces.
Flatten each piece into a thin rectangle.
Fold one side into the center, then fold the other side over it, then roll it up.
Place all 4 pieces into a greased Pullman loaf pan. Lightly spray the lid, place it on, and let it proof again for 60–90 minutes. The dough should rise and slightly push toward the edges.
Do not remove the lid before baking.
Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
2026-03-28 17:18:07