Philippines · Asia
Pandesal
Breadcrumb-coated breakfast rolls that rise soft in the warm morning air.
Filipino pandesalPhilippine bread rolls
The Chemistry in This Bake
Letting shaped, breadcrumb-coated dough rise at controlled warmth before baking.
Learn the full technique →Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Instant yeast
- Sugar
- Warm milk
- Butter
- Egg
- Salt
- Breadcrumbs (for coating)
Method
Knead flour, yeast, sugar, milk, butter, and egg into a soft dough; rise until doubled.
Divide and shape into small oval rolls.
Roll each in fine breadcrumbs to coat fully.
Arrange on trays and proof at controlled warmth until puffy, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 190 °C for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
Serve warm, ideally split with butter or cheese.