Enjoy the soft and slightly sweet Filipino Sweet Bread. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this recipe guides you through creating these bread rolls that I'm sure you will love.
All-Purpose Flour (4 cups): This is the main ingredient that forms the base of the bread.
White Sugar (1/2 cup): Adds just the right amount of sweetness to our bread.
Salt (1 teaspoon): Enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness.
Baking Powder (3 teaspoons): Helps the bread rise and become fluffy.
Egg (1): Gives the bread structure and moisture.
Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup, melted): Adds richness and a creamy taste to the bread.
Warm Milk (1 cup): Activates the yeast and helps the dough rise.
Breadcrumbs for Coating: Gives the bread its classic Pandesal look.
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Instructions
Begin by dissolving the yeast in warm milk. Wait for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy. This means the yeast is active and ready to make our dough rise!
In a big bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. These are the dry ingredients that will form the base of our dough.
Now, add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix everything well until it forms a dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 10-15 minutes until it becomes smooth and stretchy. This is an important step to make our bread soft and fluffy.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it sit in a warm place for 1-2 hours. Watch how it grows and becomes bigger!
After the dough has risen, divide it into equal portions and shape them into small rolls. This is where we make those tasty bread rolls!
Place the rolls on a baking sheet, cover them, and let them rise again for about an hour. This step makes our bread even softer.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Before baking, roll the shaped dough in breadcrumbs to get that classic Pandesal look. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and smell amazing!
Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Filipino sweet bread
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.