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Ever wonder how Japanese bakers can produce such pillow-soft bread? Well, we\u2019re sharing the secret in this Japanese milk bread recipe! It\u2019s all about the tangzhong<\/em> (roux starter) and a touch of patience. Plan to bake this bread when you have all day to relax.<\/p>\n

What is Japanese milk bread?<\/h2>\n

Japanese milk bread is white bread with a fluffy interior and a distinct soft crust. The secret to its texture is the addition of tangzhong, a flour-based roux starter. The bread is also known as Hokkaido milk bread. However, the origins of that name are hard to trace. It could be because Hokkaido, a Japanese island, is renowned for its smooth, creamy milk.<\/p>\n

What is the tangzhong method?<\/h2>\n

Based on the Japanese dough starter method called yudane<\/em>, the tangzhong method was popularized by Taiwanese cookbook author Yvonne Chen. This method combines water, milk and flour to make a starter dough, which is cooked until it becomes a smooth paste.<\/p>\n

During this process, the starch from the flour is gelatinized by the high heat. The dough absorbs and locks in the moisture from the water and milk without activating any gluten. Tangzhong makes the bread more stable and keeps the bread moist for a longer period of time\u2014and, of course, it\u2019s the key to softness.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Japanese Milk Bread<\/h2>\n

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