Pan de Sal
(also spelled Pandesal)
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 Tsp salt
5 Tbsp butter-softened
1-2 Tbsp oil
4 cups flour
3 Tsp dry yeast
Fine breadcrumbs
(such as Panko)
Directions
Let the egg set out to warm to room temp or run it under tap water to warm it.
Do not use a cold egg.
Combine water and both milks in a microwave safe dish and heat for 30 seconds or til warm but not hot.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the bread crumbs.
If you have a dough mixer, use that, if not, use a wooden spoon.
Mix for 15-20 min.
Lightly dust a board or countertop with flour and knead dough for 10-15 min,addong more flour as needed.
(dough should be on the "sticky" side)
Place the dough back in the mixing bowl that has been lightly sprayed with a nonstick spray.
Cover with a clean,damp cloth and set in a warm place until doubles in volume.
Place breadcrumbs on a flat surface or in a bowl.
Pinch off dough into "ice cream scoop" portions and roll in the breadcrumbs.
Place breadcrumb coverd dough, at least 1 1/2-2 inches apart, on a sprayed baking sheet.
Again cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in volume.
Bake at 375 deg for 10-15 min or until golden brown.
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