Japanese Utane Bread Slice Recipe
Make Japanese Utane Bread Slice Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Bread Dough Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Bread Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm water (1.5 cups) and sugar (2 tbs). Sprinkle active dry yeast (2 tsp) over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (4 cups) and salt (1 tsp).
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with melted unsalted butter (3 tbs). Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Divide the dough into equal portions (about 8 pieces). Shape each piece into a round or oval shape.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 8
Preheat Oven
During the second rise, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Add Toppings
Before baking, brush the surface of each dough piece with black sesame paste (3 tbs) and sprinkle sesame seeds (2 tbs) and shredded nori seaweed (1 tbs) on top.
- 10
Bake the Bread
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
