Whole Wheat Milk Bread

1/2 recipe of tangzhong (see below)

1/2 c milk

1 egg

3 tbsp butter

2 c bread flour

1/2 c whole wheat flour

4 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp yeast

Place all ingredients in bread machine pan, following the manufacturer's ingredient order. Start dough cycle. Grease a large loaf pan (9 x 5"), a square pan (11 x 11"), an oblong pan (9 x 13"), a round pan (9"), or a flat, sheet pan. When dough is done, divide dough and shape as desired.

large loaf pan (grease and flour pan): Shape dough into a traditional loaf shape or make a short, 6-strand braid). Let rise for 40 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

square pan: Divide dough into 16 pieces. Shape into balls and place in 4 x 4 arrangement. Let rise for 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 14 minutes.

oblong pan: Divide dough into 15 pieces. Shape into balls and place in 3 x 5 arrangement. Let rise for 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes.

round pan: Shape dough into round ball. Let rise for 40 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

flat, sheet pan:

  • sandwich rolls: Divide dough into 12 pieces. Shape into balls and flatten. Place in 3 x 4 arrangement. Let rise 30-40 minutes Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • hotdog buns: Divide dough into 10 pieces. Shape into ropes. Place in 2 x 5 arrangement. Let rise 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • hoagie rolls: Divide dough into 8 pieces. Shape into long ovals and flatten slightly. Place in 2 x 4 arrangement. Let rise 30-40 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

Loaves/Rolls may be finished with a "wash".

  • melted butter: brush on for a soft finish
  • milk: brush on for a soft finish
  • egg yolk + 1 tbsp water: brush on for a shiny glaze
  • egg white + 1 tbsp water: brush on for a binder to adhere sesame seeds, poppy seeds, rock salt, etc.

Tangzhong

1/3 c flour (original recipe called for bread flour)

7/8 c water (original recipe called for 1 cup)

Heat flour and water in a small saucepan, whisking constantly, until thickened to a paste. Set aside to cool or refrigerate if not using immediately.