6 bread buns on a try resembling the inside of a chopped melon, topped with crunchy sugar

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Name: Melon Bread Buns (Melonpan メロンパン)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 350g Bread Flour; 45g Whitworths Caster Sugar; 1tsp Salt; 6g Dried Yeast; 12ml Milk; 25g Egg; 145ml Water; 30 Butter, unsalted; 70g Whitworths Granulated Sugar; 40ml Milk; 45g Egg; 135g Cake Flour

Japanese baking offers a fusion of tradition and meticulous craftsmanship. Rooted in centuries-old culinary customs yet infused with modern twists, Japanese baking provides a diverse array of treats ranging from fluffy bread to delicate pastries. With a focus on precision, quality ingredients, and often a touch of elegance, Japanese baking reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to culinary excellence. Join us as we embark on a journey to uncover the essence of Japanese baking, where every bite tells a story of skill, artistry, and pure indulgence.

The Baker

Name: Marley
Home Country: Hong Kong

The Bake: Melon Bun

Melon Bread Buns (Melonpan メロンパン)

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Servings

Prep Time

15-20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Melon bread, a well-loved Japanese sweet treat named for its resemblance to the fruit, features a crisp cookie outer crust, with a pillow soft and fluffy interior.

Author:

marley_lilfoodie

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Ingredients

For the Dough

350g Bread Flour
45g Whitworths Caster Sugar
1tsp Salt
6g Dried Yeast
12ml Milk
25g Egg
145ml Water
30 Butter, unsalted

For the Crust

70g Whitworths Granulated Sugar
40ml Milk
45g Egg
135g Cake Flour

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Directions

Mix bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast together.
Add milk, eggs, water and mix until well combined.
Knead until smooth, add the butter and continue kneading until the butter is combined and a smooth and silky dough forms.
Place the dough in a bowl and leave in a warm place to prove for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Mix the milk and sugar together.
Add the eggs gradually until it’s well combined.
Mix in the cake flour.
Leave the cookie dough in the fridge until use.
Divide the bread dough into 4 equal sized balls.
Divide the cookie dough into 4 equal sized balls, roll them out then place on top of each bread dough.
Score the cookie top in a crisscross pattern and sprinkle with sugar.
Set aside for about 40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180°C and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Posted on May 01, 2024

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