PANDESAL

Pandesal

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Pandesal or Pan de Sal, is a bread roll that is very popular to many Filipinos. Soft, airy, slightly sweet and a favorite bread in the Philippines. A common breakfast with or without filling or spread and paired with coffee.

pandesal recipe

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups all purpose flour or more
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1 pouch or 2 1/4 tsp rapid rise yeast
1 cup evaporated milk
1 egg, beaten, room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
4 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
extra flour for kneading
plain bread crumbs for coating

Note: 10/23/18

1 1/2 tbsp powdered milk (I used instant non-fat dry milk) - Optional but it adds a great taste to your bread. Just combine it to the flour.

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How to bake using Manual / Traditional method:

Dissolve yeast in warm water (110-115°F). Stir to dissolve and let stand for 10 minutes. Set aside. Click here for procedure & tips for a successful yeast.
While waiting for yeast to bubble, place milk, butter, sugar, and salt into a microwave-safe bowl/cup or saucepan.
Microwave for around 1 minute or heat over low heat on the stove. (Mixture should NOT be over 115°F or feels hot to the touch, you’ll need to let it sit a few minutes to cool down.)
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, beaten egg and yeast mixture. Stir or mix to combine.
Once the milk mixture has cooled enough, add it to the flour/egg/yeast mixture.
Add another 1 cup of flour then add more if needed. Continue mixing until a dough is formed.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or baking mat for about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth & elastic. (The dough should be soft and still slightly sticky.)

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If dough is overly sticky when you do this, you need to add a bit more flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time.
Form the dough into a ball and transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for at least an hour.
After rising, punch down the dough and transfer onto a lightly floured surface.
Use a dough slicer to divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
Roll each part until it forms into a log. Cut each log into equal pieces.
Form small dough balls, (watch my pandesal video how I formed it into dough balls), coat with bread crumbs and place on baking sheet or in a well-greased pan. (ugly side down).
Cover the tray or pan with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

TIPS:

Oven temp varies. I suggest to bake it the first time at 325 deg F and see how it goes or use an oven thermometer to make sure.
Always check before the set time. Set time for 15 minutes and check if top is golden brown. Do not overbake.

NOTE: I wrote an article about "HOW TO BAKE BREAD WITH SUCCESS". Please take time to read it. It's a short article but full of information. I bet, it will help you a lot especially if you are a new baker.

***Recipe yields about 15-18 pieces.

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Update: 9/25/18 - Bullet #4 & 6 - procedure when adding flour

How to bake using a Mixer / Kneader:

Dissolve yeast in warm water (110-115°F). Stir to dissolve and let stand for 10 minutes. Set aside. Click here for procedure & tips for a successful yeast.
While waiting for yeast to bubble, place milk, butter, sugar, and salt into a microwave-safe bowl/cup or saucepan.
Microwave for around 1 minute or heat over low heat on the stove. (Mixture should NOT be over 115°F or feels hot to the touch, you’ll need to let it sit a few minutes to cool down.)
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, egg and yeast mixture. Mix on level 2 with dough hook to combine.
Once the milk mixture has cooled enough, add it to the flour/egg/yeast mixture.
Continuing on speed 2, gently add another 1 cup of flour then add 1 tbsp at a time (if needed.) Continue mixing until a dough is formed and clean sides of bowl.
Form the dough into a ball and transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for at least an hour.

After rising, punch down the dough and transfer onto a lightly floured surface or baking mat.
Use a dough slicer to divide the dough into 2 equal parts.
Roll each part until it forms into a log. Cut each log into equal pieces.
Form small dough balls, (watch my pandesal video how I formed it into dough balls), coat with bread crumbs and place on baking sheet or in a well-greased pan or glass. (ugly side down).
Cover the tray or pan with a damp cloth and let it rise for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!

TIPS:

Oven temp varies. I suggest to bake it the first time at 325 deg F and see how it goes or use an oven thermometer to make sure.
Always check before the set time. Set time for 15 minutes and check if top is golden brown. Do not overbake.