Recipe for Japanese sandwich bread ( Shokupan)

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Preparation time

15 minutes

Cooking time

30 minutes

Discover the authentic recipe for Shokupan Japanese sandwich bread, a staple of Japanese cuisine. With its ultra-moist crumb and slightly sweet taste, this bread is perfect for toast, Japanese sandwiches (sando) or simply eaten on its own. This homemade recipe makes a 6-portion loaf, ideal for sharing with family and friends. Follow our simple step-by-step instructions to make this unique Japanese sandwich bread, which tastes just as good savoury as it does sweet.

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Ingredients

350 g wheat flour (T45 or manitoba, rich in gluten)
20 g powdered milk (optional, for a softer texture)
25 g sugar
6 g salt
5 g dry baker's yeast (or 15 g fresh yeast)
200 ml warm milk
30 g soft butter
(Optional: 40 g tangzhong, a mixture of flour and gelled water, for extra softness)

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, mix 20 g flour + 100 ml water. Heat gently to a thick paste. Leave to cool.
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, powdered milk and yeast (avoid direct contact between salt and yeast). Add warm milk and (if using) tangzhong. Knead for 10 minutes. Add the soft butter and knead for a further 5-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Cover with a damp cloth and leave to rise for 1h30 to 2h, until the dough doubles in volume.
Deaerate the dough, divide it into 2 or 3 balls, then place them side by side in a buttered loaf tin.
Cover and leave to rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the dough almost reaches the edge of the tin.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
(Tip: for a thinner, softer crust, brush the top with milk before baking).
Unmould and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Recipe notes

Japanese sandwich bread, known as Shokupan, is renowned for its ultra-moist crumb and slightly sweet taste. Thanks to a gluten-rich flour and the tangzhong technique (a small dough made by cooking a little flour with water or milk before adding it to the bread dough) it develops an airy, stringy texture, ideal for toast, Japanese sandwiches (sando) or even gourmet toast. Whether eaten plain, toasted or garnished, it's the perfect accompaniment to a heart-warming breakfast or snack. Try a savory version with cheese, or a sweet version with jam: you'll never want to go without!

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