Filipino Bread Rolls (Pandesal)
If you’re looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack to satisfy your cravings, look no further than traditional Filipino bread rolls. Known as pandesal in the Philippines, these fluffy sweet buns are bursting with a subtle flavor and are often served with breakfast or as an afternoon treat. This guilt-free snack is also extremely versatile, it can be eaten plain or topped with cheese, butter, honey, jam, or whatever else your heart desires! Whether you're already familiar with pandesal from family heritage or just discovering them now, this blog post will explore the delectable world of these Filipino bread rolls so let's get started!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1¼ cup whole milk lukewarm
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups bread flour
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm milk, add 2 teaspoons of sugar, then stir to combine. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until the yeast has activated and the mixture is foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. Set aside.
- Pour the yeast mixture into a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a hook attachment. Add remaining sugar, butter, and eggs.
- With the mixer running on low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions. Once all the flour has been added, increase the speed to medium. Continue to knead until the dough comes together to form a smooth ball.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
- Punch the dough down and divide it into 24 equal parts. Roll the dough into balls and coat the bread roll in breadcrumbs.
Let's get baking!
- Place the bread rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then cover them with plastic wrap. Allow bread rolls to rise for 20-30 minutes until bread rolls have puffed up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 20-25 minutes until fragrant and golden brown.
- Serve the bread rolls warm with cheese, jam, or peanut butter. Enjoy with family and friends!
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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