The Ultimate Pan de Regla Recipe (Kalihim | Pan de Pula | Maligaya Bread)
This Pan de Regla Recipe, also known as Kalihim, Pan de Pula, or Maligaya Bread, features soft, slightly dense homemade bread wrapped around a sweet buttery red filling. Perfect for breakfast, merienda, or whenever you're craving a classic Filipino bakery favorite.
Dough
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoons butter room temperature
Yeast Mixture
- 1½ teaspoons yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Filling
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon liquid red food coloring
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon evaporated milk
Make the dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, and salt. Add the evaporated milk, softened butter, and bloomed yeast mixture.
Mix until a dough forms.
Knead for 10-15 minutes or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Lightly coat the dough with cooking oil, cover, and allow it to rise for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Prepare the filling
Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, butter, evaporated milk, and red food coloring.
Mix until everything comes together into a smooth dough. No kneading is necessary.
Set aside.
Divide the dough
Once the dough has doubled in size, divide both the dough and filling into two equal portions.
Roll the dough. Using a rolling pin, flatten one dough portion into approximately 12 x 8 inches.
Assemble
Roll one portion of the filling into a 12-inch log.
Place it in the center of the flattened dough.
Slightly flatten the filling before wrapping it completely with the dough.
Seal the edges well and gently flatten the roll.
Cut into 8 equal pieces.
Pinch all sides and openings closed.
Repeat using the remaining dough and filling.
Finish
Poke the tops with a fork.
Brush with the egg wash.
Bake in a preheated 170°C oven for 15-17 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy!