Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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16
servings
240 g

Bread flour

60 g

Cake flour

200 ml

Milk

30 g

Sugar

25 g

Butter

4 g

Salt

5 g

Dry yeast

Step 1
~5 min

Combine bread flour, cake flour, milk, sugar, butter, salt, and dry yeast in a bread machine.

Step 2
~5 min

Start the 'bread dough course' on the bread machine.

Step 3
~5 min

Once the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine.

Step 4
~5 min

Shape the dough into balls and punch down to release air.

Step 5
~5 min

Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.

Step 6
~5 min

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~5 min

Reshape each piece of dough and arrange them on the baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 8
~5 min

Cover the baking sheet with a tightly wrung-out kitchen towel.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~5 min

Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Step 10
~5 min

Gently press down the middle of each roll with the back of a knife to create a line.

Step 11
~5 min

Place the baking sheet in the oven at 40C for a second rising of 30 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~5 min

Preheat the oven to 170C.

Step 13
~5 min

Evenly dust the tops of the rolls with cake flour using a tea strainer.

Step 14
~5 min

Reduce the oven temperature to 160C.

Step 15
~5 min

Bake for 17 minutes until golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of softened butter.

Ensure the yeast is fresh for optimal rising.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side with soup or salad.

Use for sandwiches.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Soup
Salad
Sandwiches

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular in Japanese bakeries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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