Pandesal

According to Wikipedia, Pandesal (or pan de sal; literally, salt bread) is a rounded bread usually eaten by Filipinos during breakfast. It is a bread made of flour, eggs, lard, yeast, sugar, and salt. It has a soft, powdery texture and can be prepared in a number of ways by using numerous sandwich spreads. Its taste and texture closely resemble those of the very popular rolls of the Dominican Republic called Pan de Agua and Mexico’s most popular type of bread Bolillos for the reason that they all use a lean type of dough and follow similar techniques that were learned from Spanish or Spanish trained bakers early in their history. For more information please visit the website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandesal . I guess nowadays a lot of people are using cooking oil not lard though, I use olive oil. I also use skim milk and a wholemeal flour, but you can use a normal milk and an all-purpose flour.

YOU NEED:

¼ cup evaporated milk
½ cup milk
½ cup water
1 egg
¼ cup sugar
¾ tsp salt
5 tbsp softened butter
2 tbsp oil
4 cups flour
4 tsp dry yeast
Breadcrumbs

WHAT TO DO:

1. Combine evaporated milk, milk and water. (My evaporated milk and milk came from the fridge so it was cold I added a very hot water so my liquid mixture will be lukewarm not hot. It is important that your liquid mixture is lukewarm.)
2. Put egg in a cup with a hot water for 1 minute to warm it.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, salt, butter, oil, flour, yeast, egg and the lukewarm liquid mixture.
4. Mix well for about 5 to 10 minutes or until it loosens from the sides of the bowl.
5. Sprinkle some flour on your clean kitchen counter or table. Knead the dough with your hands by folding it then pushing it with the base of your palm for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the dough is elastic. Don’t be tempted to use too much flour, make sure dough is still a bit sticky.
6. Put the dough back in the bowl. Cover it with cling wrap and let it rise until about double. Be sure it is in a warm place.
7. Spray the baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
8. When the dough is ready get a small amount and make an oval shape.
9. Roll in the breadcrumbs and place on the baking sheets.
10. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
11. Cover and leave to rise in a warm place.
12. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden browned.