Pandesal

Ingredients

• 1 cup bread flour
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
• 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 large egg
• 3 tbsp softened butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

Before you cook

• Combine the warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of the sugar in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
• Whisk the egg, butter, remaining sugar, and salt together in a separate large bowl.

Steps

1. Stir the yeast mixture into the egg mixture.
2. Add half the combined flours and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Add the remaining flour a little at a time, mixing until the dough is soft and slightly tacky but no longer wet.
4. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour 15 minutes until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
7. Shape each piece into an oval roll.
8. Roll each shaped roll in the breadcrumbs to coat.
9. Arrange the rolls close together on a baking sheet, almost touching.
10. Cover loosely and let rise for 35 minutes until puffy.
11. Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
12. Bake the rolls for 15 to 18 minutes until pale golden, taking care not to over-brown them.