Japanese milk bread rolls from The All-Purpose Baker's Companion (Revised and Updated) (page 182) by King Arthur Baking Company

Ingredients

bread flour
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Where’s the full recipe - why can I only see the ingredients?

Always check the publication for a full list of ingredients. An Eat Your Books index lists the main ingredients and does not include 'store-cupboard ingredients' (salt, pepper, oil, flour, etc.) - unless called for in significant quantity.

Notes about this recipe

ash_2fquo3 on February 02, 2026

Great recipe. I like to brush with cream and butter and salt right out of the oven.
ash_2fquo3 on January 30, 2026

Make this recipe all the time . I like to brush with cream before bake and immediately after brush with butter and top with salt.
claire_txa051 on January 12, 2026

Made too many subs - only had whole wheat bread flour from our farm box and was not a good sub. Also went no sugar, and may have needed it for rise. Will try again with a more refined flour and sweetener
hailey_p9ylhp on January 02, 2026

I love how soft these rolls are, although at the beginning I was worried how loose the dough was they came out amazing
anya_sf on June 07, 2023

I had to add a few extra tablespoons of flour to make a smooth dough (I did knead for a while before adding more). The rolls took 35 min to bake - they looked done sooner, so I'm glad I used a thermometer to check the temperature. They were slightly sweet with a super light, pillowy texture. My teenage son ate like half the pan.
Anon0987 on February 18, 2023

May also be shaped into a sandwich loaf, hamburger buns, or for baked manapua. Knead longer than instructions states. The wet dough will eventually come together without additional flour.