Pandesal

Pandesal is a soft, slightly sweet, and airy Filipino bread roll that is loved for breakfast and as a snack. Pandesal can be enjoyed on its own, but it tastes heavenly with a layer of butter melting into the warm bread. Many also like to fill it with cream cheese, jam, or sweet condensed milk for an extra sweet experience.

• 585 g all-purpose flour
• 1 packet dry yeast
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 70 g sugar
• 3 dl milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 40 g butter, at room temperature

1. Place all the dry ingredients in a stand mixer. Add lukewarm milk and eggs.
2. Knead for 10 minutes.
3. Add the room temperature butter and knead for another 5 minutes.
4. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Divide the dough into 16 pieces and shape into rolls. Dip the top of each roll in breadcrumbs.
6. Place the rolls with the breadcrumb side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (approximately 45x33 cm).
7. Cover and let them rise for 30 minutes.
8. Bake in the middle of the oven at 180° C for 20 - 25 minutes.

Let the pandesal cool slightly before serving. They are best when warm, soft, and fresh, perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or alongside a cup of coffee.

Tip: Pandesal can also be frozen. Quickly warm them in the oven before serving to make them soft and delicious again.