Crispy Japanese Salt Bread Recipe (No Mixer) 🥐 Bake with me, by life with tuyen | homecafe on YouTube. 6 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Keep the salt away from the yeast at first so it does not slow the rise.
Add the warm water or milk and stir with a spoon or your hand until a rough dough forms. No mixer is needed for this.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and springs back when pressed.
Work the softened butter into the dough a little at a time until it is fully absorbed and the dough looks glossy.
Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each one into a tight ball with your palm on the counter.
Roll each ball out and shape it into the classic salt bread form, then place the rolls on a lined baking tray.
Cover the tray and let the rolls proof in a warm spot until they roughly double in size, about 40 to 60 minutes.
Brush the tops with melted butter or water and bake at around 180C to 190C for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp.
Tips and common mistakes
Use warm, not hot, liquid. Water above about 40C can kill the yeast and stop the dough rising.
Weigh your ingredients if you can. Cup measures vary a lot and can make the dough too dry or too sticky.
Let the baked rolls cool for a few minutes on a rack so the crust stays crisp instead of going soft from steam.
Questions
Can I make this without a stand mixer?
Yes. The whole dough is mixed and kneaded by hand in a bowl, so a mixer is not required at all.
Why is my salt bread not crispy?
A hot oven and a dry surface help. Make sure the rolls are fully proofed and bake them until the tops are a deep golden brown.
Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour?
You can, but bread flour gives a chewier, springier crumb. All-purpose flour will still work with a slightly softer result.
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