Filipino breakfasts wouldn’t be complete without pandesal, a beloved bread roll that’s soft, slightly sweet, and perfect with coffee or cheese. This pandesal recipe with milk powder gives the traditional recipe a creamier, richer flavor, making the bread even softer and tastier. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned baker, this easy version using 500 grams of flour is perfect for home baking.
What Makes This Pandesal Special?
Adding milk powder to the dough elevates the texture and taste. It brings a dairy richness that works well with the pillowy softness that pandesal is known for. This version is ideal for families or small batches and delivers consistent results every time.
🥖 Simple Pandesal Recipe with Milk Powder (Yields about 20 rolls)
Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose or bread flour
- 7g instant yeast (2 tsp)
- 100g sugar (1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp salt
- 30g milk powder (3 tbsp)
- 300ml warm water (or milk)
- 1 large egg
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
- Breadcrumbs for coating
Instructions:
- Activate yeast (if using active dry): Mix warm water with 1 tbsp sugar and yeast. Let it foam for 5–10 mins.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, milk powder, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in water or milk, egg, and softened butter. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead: Knead for 10 minutes by hand or 6–7 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled.
- Shape: Divide dough into 20 equal portions (about 45–50g each). Shape into balls and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Second rise: Arrange on a tray, cover, and let rise for another 30–40 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 15–18 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
This pandesal recipe with milk powder results in soft, fluffy bread that stays moist longer and has a subtle creamy flavor that pairs well with both sweet and savory fillings.
🍞 Estimated Nutritional Information (Per 1 Roll ~50g):
- Calories: ~140 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 3.5g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 110mg
(Note: These values are approximate and will vary depending on ingredient brands.)
Why Use This Pandesal Recipe with Milk Powder?
Repeating the pandesal recipe with milk powder not only boosts search engine visibility but also highlights the key advantage: softness and enhanced flavor. Whether you’re serving it fresh out of the oven or the next morning, this version is more tender and milky, thanks to the added milk powder. It’s perfect for making Filipino-style sandwiches or as a base for sweet fillings like ube or peanut butter.
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