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Japanese Salt Butter Rolls (Shio Butter Rolls)

Soft, fluffy Japanese-style bread rolls with a rich, buttery center and a crisp, salty crust. These rolls are made with a simple dough, enriched with butter, and finished with a sprinkle of coarse salt for a deliciously savory treat.

IntermediateJapaneseServes 5

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Source Video
3h 14m
Prep
30m
Cook
27m
Cleanup
4h 11m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$1.57
Total cost
$0.31
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Ensure water/butter mixture is warm, not hot, before adding yeast.
  • Do not over-knead the dough after initial mixing.
  • Chill butter filling thoroughly before shaping.
  • Seal butter well inside dough to prevent leakage.
  • Brush with butter before baking to avoid tough crust.

Safety Warnings

  • Ensure water/butter mixture is not too hot before adding yeast to prevent killing yeast.
  • Use caution when handling hot baking trays and melted butter.
  • Be careful with sharp knives or bench scrapers when dividing dough.

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