Japanese Milk Bread

Description Water roux is a mixture of flour and water that gives bread/buns a softer texture. The formula was introduced by a Japanese chef, with the ratio of 1 part flour to 5 parts water, heated up to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C) to encourage the gelatinization of starch. With this bread-making technique popular … Read more

Milk Bread

Description Use your sour milk to make a loaf of bread that everyone will enjoy. A simple, easy bread machine recipe. Ingredients 1 ⅛ cups milk 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons white sugar 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast Instructions Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended … Read more

Chef John’s Milk Bread

Description Japanese-style milk bread is easy to make and stays moist and fresh longer than your typical loaf of homemade bread thanks to a starter or “roux.” It’s light and soft with the perfect amount of sweetness. Try it with my Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando) or toast it and use it for a … Read more