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Japanese Milk Bread with Tangzhong

Recipe by 小高姐的 Magic Ingredients

A soft, fluffy Japanese milk bread made using the Tangzhong method. The partially cooked flour‑water gel locks in moisture, giving the loaves a cloud‑like crumb that stays tender even after toasting.

MediumJapaneseServes 6

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Source Video
4h 22m
Prep
30m
Cook
35m
Cleanup
5h 27m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.39
Total cost
$0.23
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the Tangzhong to the correct gelatinization temperature (≈65 °C)
  • Kneading until the dough is smooth and the bowl edges are clean
  • First fermentation until doubled in size
  • Second proof until 80‑90 % full
  • Baking at the correct temperature for a fully set crumb

Safety Warnings

  • Hot Tangzhong can cause burns – handle with care
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot pans
  • Do not leave the stand mixer unattended while kneading

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