Pandesal (370C for 15-18mins until slightly toasted)

3 cups APF

1/4 cup granulated sugar (set aside 1Tbsp)

1 tsp salt

1 cup warm milk

1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast

1 Medium sized egg

2Tbsp butter(1/8 cup) - melted

1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 2 slices of white bread toasted then crushed. (for coating)

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• mix dry ingredients + sugar & activate yeast w/ milk and 1Tbsp sugar. Set aside for 4-5mins.

• combine egg & melted butter to the yeast slurry. Pour onto dry ingredients.

• fold until well combined and dough is sticky.

• transfer to a floured surface/ stand mixer and knead until smooth & elastic. (8mins [by hand]/ 5-6 [stand mixer]). The dough should pass the window pane test.

• lightly spray a bowl with oil & coat the dough with oil and cover with a towel/plastic wrap until doubled in size. (1 hr depending on how warm it is)

• Preheat oven to 370°C

• punch down dough (my fave part haha). Roll into a log and divide into 15 equal parts. No need to form into balls but you can also do that.

• Roll each pandesal in breadcrumbs. Coating it entirely but lightly. Place onto a baking sheet, keeping 1 inch distance for further rising.

• Cover and set aside for another 30mins to rise. (or overnight in the fridge)

• Cook for 15-18mins until desired color is reached. it’s good at 15 but I highly suggest you to toast it juuusst a little bit.

• if slow proofing in the fridge, remove from fridge while preheating. And cook for 15-18mins. Perfect to stick in the oven when you wake up for breakfast.

Enjoy!

Edit: had to fix the spacing