AuthorBiteSizedBaking pandesal at home is not just about making bread; it’s an experience that engages all your senses and evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort. From the moment you start mixing the ingredients, you feel the magic unfold in your hands. The dough, soft and slightly sticky, gradually becomes smooth as you knead it, transforming under the gentle pressure of your palms. There's something almost meditative about this process, as each knead brings you closer to creating those perfectly round, golden buns.
Once the dough is left to rise, anticipation fills the air. You know that something special is happening, as the yeast works its magic, doubling the dough’s size and filling it with tiny air pockets that will later make the bread soft and airy. As the buns bake, the kitchen is flooded with a sweet, comforting aroma that beckons everyone to gather around. The sight of those golden rolls expanding and browning in the oven is immensely satisfying, with their soft tops slightly cracking, giving way to a delicate crunch on the outside.
When they finally emerge from the oven, hot and fresh, the first bite is pure joy. The outer crust is perfectly crisp, while the inside is pillowy and soft, with just a hint of sweetness that makes pandesal so unique. Whether eaten plain, slathered with butter, or paired with a favorite hot beverage, homemade pandesal turns a simple meal into a heartwarming experience.
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, luke warm milk, and dry yeast, and mix until well combined.
Add the egg and melted butter. Dust some all-purpose flour on the kneading board, and knead the dough until smooth.
Transfer the dough to the bowl with oil cover it with plastic wrap and rest it for 30 minutes.
After resting, punch down the dough and divide it into 2 equal parts using a knife or dough slicer. Roll each into a log. Cut each log into 6 smaller pieces.
Shape each piece into a ball and roll it in breadcrumbs, completely covering all sides.
Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet leaving some gaps in between. Leave them to rise a second time until they double in size.
Bake them in the preheated oven at 370F/185C for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve while it is hot.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, luke warm milk, and dry yeast, and mix until well combined.
Add the egg and melted butter. Dust some all-purpose flour on the kneading board, and knead the dough until smooth.
Transfer the dough to the bowl with oil cover it with plastic wrap and rest it for 30 minutes.
After resting, punch down the dough and divide it into 2 equal parts using a knife or dough slicer. Roll each into a log. Cut each log into 6 smaller pieces.
Shape each piece into a ball and roll it in breadcrumbs, completely covering all sides.
Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet leaving some gaps in between. Leave them to rise a second time until they double in size.
Bake them in the preheated oven at 370F/185C for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve while it is hot.
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