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Japanese Milk Bread Dinner Rolls

Recipe by Joshua Weissman

Fluffy, buttery Japanese milk bread rolls made with the tangzhong method, brushed with garlic butter and flaky sea salt. Perfect as a side dish for dinner or a snack.

MediumJapaneseServes 9

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Source Video
3h 52m
Prep
33m
Cook
32m
Cleanup
4h 57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.94
Total cost
$0.33
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Preparing the tangzhong correctly
  • Activating the yeast at the right temperature
  • Incorporating butter gradually into the dough
  • First rise until doubled
  • Creating surface tension when shaping rolls
  • Second proof until rolls touch
  • Baking to a golden crust
  • Brushing with garlic butter and flaky salt while hot

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot pans and butter with care to avoid burns.
  • Use oven mitts when removing the pan from the oven.
  • Do not let the garlic butter burn; it can become bitter.

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