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Loaf of matcha and milk Japanese bread sliced.
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Matcha and Milk Japanese Fluffy Bread

Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients

Tangzhong

  • 1/3 cup bread flour can be replaced by all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water

Bread Dough

  • 2 1/2 cup bread flour can be replaced by all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 tangzhong
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tbsp matcha power
  • 1 egg
  • sesame seeds optional

Instructions

For the Tangzhong

  • Mix flour and water together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until there is no lumps.
  • Put your stove on medium heat and stir constantly your tangzhong mixture until it thickens. You should be able to see lines when you pass through you whisk in the mixture.
  • When the tangzhong is ready, turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let cool completetly.

For the Bread Dough

  • In your stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Once mixed, make a well in the middle and pour in your milk, egg and about 2/3 of the tangzhong mixture you made earlier.
  • Using a spatula, mix all ingredients together until combined. Then, add the butter and attach your bowl to your stand mixer.
  • Using the hook attachment, knead the dough on medium speed for around 10-15 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic. Your dough will be ready once you are able to gently strech your dough until translucid but without breaking it.
  • Once your dough is ready, form a round ball and cut in 2. Make sure one of the half is a little bit bigger than the other one. Place back the smaller half in the mixer, and add your matcha powder. Mix again with the hook attachment until combined.
    Matcha Milk Japanese Fluffy Bread
  • Place each half in a seperate bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has doubled, roll each of your dough the biggest you can, about 1/4 inch in thickness. Place the matcha half on top of the bigger half.
    Matcha Milk Japanese Fluffy Bread
  • Fold in the sides of the plain dough to form a rectangle. Roll your dough.
    Matcha Milk Japanese Fluffy Bread
  • Fold both sides and roll your dough again.
    Matcha Milk Japanese Fluffy Bread
  • Fold in half and roll your dough one last time to form a long rectangle.
  • With a sharp knife, slide your dough in 3 long sections, but ensure to avoid cutting all the way to the top. All 3 sections should still be attached together. Braid the three sections and place in a well greased load pan. Cover with a plastic wrap and let rest for another hour.
    Matcha Milk Japanese Fluffy Bread
  • Brush your eggwash on top of your loaf and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake in the oven at 325F for 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into your loaf.