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Classic Japanese Melon Pan Recipe

Classic Japanese Melon Pan Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including rising time)
  • Yield: 8 buns 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of soft, fluffy bread with a sweet, crunchy cookie crust in this classic Japanese Melon Pan recipe. Named for its distinctive melon-like appearance, this treat is a favorite in Asian bakeries.


Ingredients

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For the bread dough:

  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2/3 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)

For the cookie crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Granulated sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread dough: Combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, knead, then incorporate softened butter. Let rise.
  2. Make the cookie crust: Cream butter and sugar, add egg and vanilla, mix in flour and baking powder. Chill.
  3. Assembly: Divide bread dough, shape into balls. Flatten cookie dough, wrap over each ball. Score tops, sprinkle sugar. Let rise.
  4. Bake: Preheat oven, bake buns until golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Melon pan is so named for its appearance, not its flavor.
  • For a twist, consider adding melon or matcha extract to the cookie dough.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg