The process of making Pan de Sal involves kneading a soft dough, allowing it to rise, then shaping it into small rolls coated with breadcrumbs before baking. The breadcrumbs give it a distinct, slightly crispy exterior, while the inside remains pillowy and light. The dough is made from basic ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and milk, creating a subtly sweet flavor that complements a variety of fillings. Easy to bake at home.
Pan De Sal or Salted Bread Recipe by Kulinarya
Ingredients: Serve 45 buns
- ½ cup lukewarm water
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dry yeast
- 4 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp. milk powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- About ½ cup breadcrumbs
Preparation:
- In a bowl, measure ½ cup lukewarm water, stir in the sugar and sprinkle yeast. Let it stand 5 minutes, yeast will dissolve and should bubble slightly.
- Combine flour, sea salt sugar, and milk powder in another bowl. Add the water, vegetable oil, and yeast mixture. Mix just enough to get the dough together, and let rest for 30 minutes to allow the flour to fully absorb the water.
- Knead the dough gently for about 2 – 3 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a dish towel and let rise for 1 ½ to 2 hours.
- Sprinkle your work table with breadcrumbs. Form the dough into a long log and flatten slightly, about 4 inches wide. Roll the dough, pressing and tucking it into a roundish log roll the log in breadcrumbs, covering evenly. Let rest for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Divide and cut the dough into 24 pieces. Sprinkle the tops with breadcrumbs and arrange on a baking tray, cut side up. Leave about the bread room to expand. Cover with a dish towel and leave to rise for abut an hour. It is ready to bake when it has doubled in volume and feels springy to the touch.
Bake in preheated 400F oven for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 350F and bake 10 minutes more until golden brown and crusty. End.
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