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The Ultimate Soft Pandesal Recipe That Stays Fluffy Even the Next Day

This Soft Pandesal Recipe produces light, fluffy, and bakery-style Filipino bread rolls with a soft crumb and classic breadcrumb coating. Made with a combination of bread flour and all-purpose flour, these homemade pandesal stay soft even the next day and are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sandwiches.
Author Onyok Kokok

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 160 grams
  • 1 cup bread flour 160 grams
  • 1/4 cup white sugar or 1/3 cup if using water instead of evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk room temperature (or room temperature water)
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened (Do NOT melt.)

For the Yeast

  • 1½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar taken from the sugar above

Coating

  • 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it bloom for 5 to 10 minutes or until foamy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
  • Add the evaporated milk and the bloomed yeast mixture.
  • Mix until a rough dough forms.
  • Add the softened butter and continue mixing until incorporated.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic. The dough will be sticky initially, but avoid adding too much flour. Continue kneading until it passes the windowpane test.
  • Lightly coat the dough with cooking oil.
  • Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough to release air.
  • Divide into 14 to 15 equal pieces, approximately 45 grams each.
  • Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
  • Roll each dough ball in fine breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange on a baking tray, leaving space between each piece.
  • Cover and let them rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • Serve warm and enjoy with butter, cheese, jam, peanut butter, or your favorite filling.