Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread Loaf)

Step 3: Knead the dough

    • rested dough

Once rested, continue in the bowl for another 10 or so minutes.

After kneading the dough, cut off a piece and test for gluten development by carefully stretching the dough very thin to check for a see-through 'window' before tearing.

  • Note: The is the key to understanding if the flour has been hydrated enough which is how gluten is developed. If the dough tears before getting to a slightly translucent window continue kneading for another couple of minutes.
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