Pandesal
A popular Filipino bread, Pandesal offers tender, subtly sweet rolls with a distinctive breadcrumb topping.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Combine bread flour, 1 cup sugar, and kosher salt in a large bowl.
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Warm milk to 115°F.
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In a separate bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup warm milk, and yeast; let foam for 10 minutes.
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Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk, melted butter, and egg.
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Stir wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Knead dough on a floured surface for 3 minutes until smooth.
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Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with plastic, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
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After rising, divide dough into four equal pieces; pat each into a 4x9-inch, 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
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Roll each piece tightly from the long end and cut into five equal rolls.
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Dip cut sides of rolls in breadcrumbs and place crumb-side up on parchment-lined baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Repeat for all dough.
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Cover loosely and let rise again in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.