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Japanese Salt Butter Rolls (Shio Butter Rolls)

Japanese Salt Butter Rolls (Shio Butter Rolls) is a intermediate Japanese recipe that serves 5. 210 calories per serving.

Prep: 1 hr 35 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 2 hrs 55 min

Cost: $1.57 total, $0.31 per serving

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (130g) Water (Room temperature)
  • 10 g Unsalted butter (For dough, half-melted)
  • 1 tbsp (10g) Sugar
  • 1 tsp (4g) Salt (For dough)
  • 1 tsp (3g) Instant dry yeast
  • 1 cup (100g) Bread flour
  • 1 cup (100g) All-purpose flour
  • 30 g Unsalted butter (For filling, cut into 5 pieces (6g each), chilled)
  • as needed Coarse salt (pearl salt preferred) (For topping)
  • as needed Unsalted butter (melted) (For brushing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Wet Ingredients

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 3/4 cup (130g) water and 10g unsalted butter. Microwave for 1 minute until the butter is about half melted.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Dissolve Sugar and Salt

    Add 1 tbsp (10g) sugar and 1 tsp (4g) salt to the warm mixture. Stir until fully dissolved. Dip your finger in to check the temperature—it should be warm, not hot (around 35-40°C).

    Time: PT2M

  3. Add Yeast

    Add 1 tsp (3g) instant dry yeast. Stir until completely dissolved.

    Time: PT1M

  4. Mix in Flours

    Add 1 cup (100g) bread flour and 1 cup (100g) all-purpose flour. Mix until no dry flour remains.

    Time: PT3M

  5. Knead Dough

    Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface until it becomes slightly sticky and smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Shape into a ball.

    Time: PT7M

  6. First Rest

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plastic bag to prevent drying. For better fermentation, cover with a blanket if the room is cool. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 25-27°C

  7. Brief Knead

    After 20 minutes, knead the dough inward for 1 minute to smooth and strengthen it. Wet your hands to prevent sticking.

    Time: PT1M

  8. Shape and First Fermentation

    Shape dough into a round ball. Cover and let ferment at room temperature for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 25-27°C

  9. Stretch and Fold

    Wet hands, lift dough, and fold it 10 times by pulling up and folding over. Shape into a round ball again.

    Time: PT3M

  10. Second Fermentation

    Cover and let ferment at room temperature for 30 minutes.

    Time: PT30M

    Temperature: 25-27°C

  11. Prepare Butter Filling

    While dough ferments, cut unsalted butter into 5 pieces (6g each, about 3-4cm). Sprinkle with salt on both sides and freeze until firm.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Freezer

  12. Check Fermentation

    After second fermentation, poke dough with floured finger. If the hole closes slowly and stops, fermentation is complete.

    Time: PT1M

  13. Divide and Pre-shape

    Place dough smooth side down. Gently press to release gas. Divide into 5 equal pieces (about 70g each). Cup each piece and roll counterclockwise to smooth the surface.

    Time: PT7M

  14. First Bench Rest

    Let the dough balls rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, covered.

    Time: PT10M

  15. Shape Rolls (First Stage)

    On a floured surface, press dough with palm to release air. Flip smooth side down. Pull dough inward and roll up tightly. Stretch to about 13-15cm.

    Time: PT7M

  16. Second Bench Rest

    Let shaped dough rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, covered.

    Time: PT10M

  17. Final Shaping and Filling

    On a floured surface, press top of dough to stick to surface. Roll with a rolling pin to stretch to at least 40cm. Leave a small gap at the top, place a piece of frozen butter, and wrap dough around butter as you roll down. Stretch end thin, roll tightly, and place seam side down on tray.

    Time: PT10M

  18. Final Proof

    Let shaped rolls ferment at room temperature for 40 minutes until puffy and jiggly.

    Time: PT40M

    Temperature: 25-27°C

  19. Preheat Oven or Air Fryer

    Preheat oven to 220°C (428°F) for 15 minutes, or air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 220°C (oven), 180°C (air fryer)

  20. Finish and Bake

    Spray water evenly over rolls twice. Brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake in oven at 200°C (392°F) for 15 minutes, or air fryer at 180°C for 10 minutes, until golden and crisp.

    Time: PT15M

    Temperature: 200°C (oven), 180°C (air fryer)

  21. Cool and Serve

    Let rolls cool slightly before serving. Enjoy while fresh and crisp.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
210
Protein
5g
Carbohydrates
32g
Fat
7g
Fiber
1g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: Wheat, Gluten, Dairy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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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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