ASIAN WATER ROUX WHITE BREAD
Secret to homemade bread that will stay soft for days! If you enjoy the silky, cotton-soft but expensive loaves from Chinese bakeries, then you will love these! My kids can't rave enough about them. It might be more work than the usual white bread, but trust me, this is so worth it! Water roux works best refrigerated overnight; however, if you don't want to wait, make sure it's room temperature when you add it to the dough! The dough is quite moist to work with. It is easier to do the kneading in a mixer.
Provided by Jessica Choi
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 10h50m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the water roux, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan, and stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and the butter, mixing to dissolve the sugar. Place 1 cup of flour in a heatproof bowl, pour the boiling liquid over the flour, and whisk it well to remove lumps and transform the flour into smooth paste. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, bring the water roux to room temperature. In the work bowl of an electric stand mixer, stir the yeast with 3/4 cup of warm water, and let it stand until a creamy layer of foam forms on the surface, 5 to 10 minutes. Add 3 cups of flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, dry milk powder, salt, and egg. Scoop all the water roux by spoonfuls into the mixing bowl, and let the machine knead the dough on low speed to thoroughly combine the ingredients, about 2 minutes. Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead until the dough is soft and smooth, about 8 more minutes.
- Turn the dough out into a greased bowl, cover lightly with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down the dough.
- Grease 2 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- Working on a floured surface, cut the dough in half, and form each half into a loaf shape. Place the dough in the prepared loaf pans, cover lightly with a cloth, and let rise until doubled, about 1 more hour.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the loaves in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the bread from the pans, and brush loaves with melted butter while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 146.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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Mason Calhoun
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!
Jone ali
[email protected]This bread is perfect for breakfast or lunch. It's also great for making sandwiches or toast.
Saran Zaib
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The bread is delicious and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Axton Marler
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so soft and fluffy, and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
Mn Manik
[email protected]Overall, I think this is a good recipe. The bread is tasty and easy to make. However, I would recommend making a few adjustments to the recipe to improve the texture and flavor.
Sopon Khan
[email protected]This bread is a bit too dense for my liking. I prefer a lighter, fluffier bread.
Jazaria Martinez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of the crust on this bread. It's a bit too hard for my taste.
Rj Ashif
[email protected]This bread is perfect for sandwiches and toast. It's also great for making croutons.
Md Obaidul Islam
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and the bread always turns out great.
Rosine Tuyizere
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The bread is so soft and fluffy, and it has a wonderful flavor.
Md Shahin Holmium 3003
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The crust was too hard and the inside was a bit dry.
Rasheed Sumra
[email protected]This bread is a bit more dense than I expected, but it still has a nice flavor. I think it would be great for sandwiches or toast.
Andres Ruiz
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The bread turned out great! It had a nice crust and a soft, fluffy interior.
Abdullah sani
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the crispy crust and the soft, chewy inside.
Mohammad Al-Ezzi
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the soft, fluffy texture and the delicate flavor.
Margaret Appolis
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and the bread turned out perfect. Will definitely make it again.
HUZAIFAH MONE
[email protected]This bread was a delight! The crust was crispy and golden brown, while the inside was soft and fluffy. The flavor was subtle yet complex, with a hint of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!