Ingredients
- 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- ½ cup milk powder
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup lukewarm water (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¼ cup unsalted butter or margarine, softened
- 1 medium egg
- 2 tablespoons milk or evaporated milk (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, milk powder, sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center.
- Pour lukewarm water into the well and sprinkle yeast on top. Stir gently to moisten.
- Add softened butter and egg. Mix with dry ingredients until a dense dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add water as needed for proper consistency.
- Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm spot.
- After rising, punch down the dough, shape into a log, and divide into 4 parts. Shape each into a ball and rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Cut each ball in half, forming 8 pieces. Shape into smooth balls.
- Place on baking tray and make a deep center cut on each. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and brush hot rolls with milk for a soft, shiny crust.
Notes
- Use bread flour for chewier texture; all-purpose flour works too.
- For extra sweetness, sprinkle sugar on top before baking.
- Stuff with cheese or jam for variations.
- Brushing with milk after baking enhances softness and shine.
- Ensure dough is kneaded well to avoid dense bread.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
