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Japanese Milk Bread Rolls

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Fluffy and soft Japanese Milk Bread Rolls deliver a tender texture and lightly sweet flavor that makes them perfect for sandwiches or enjoying fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, heavy cream, and egg until blended.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Incorporate the softened butter and continue kneading until fully absorbed and dough is silky.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a ball.
  8. Arrange the dough balls in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for another 45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the tops with milk or egg wash for a shiny finish.
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  11. Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking and let cool on a wire rack to keep the crust soft.

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