This recipe for fluffy milk bread rolls is easy and irresistible.
Cook and stir over medium until consistency of paste.
Remove from heat and cool 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl stir together 212 cups of the flour and the yeast.
Cook and stir over medium until warm (120F to 130F) and butter almost melts.
Stir milk mixture, cooled paste, and two of the eggs into flour mixture.
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Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you’re able to.
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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning to grease surface of the dough.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (1 hour).
Let rest 10 minutes.
Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
Shape dough into 20 balls.
Arrange in prepared pan.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (30 to 45 minutes).
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small bowl whisk together remaining egg and 1 Tbsp.
Brush rolls with egg mixture.
Bake until golden, 25 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk together remaining 14 cup honey and the 14 cup butter until fluffy.
Serve rolls warm with honey butter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fluffy and a bit sweet, milk bread is also known as shokupan.
The soft texture is reminiscent of brioche.
This method gives milk bread its fluffy interior and delicate crust.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Shokupan is the anti-sourdough: the rise of Japanese milk bread.The Guardian.
