Crispy Melon Bread

Melon bread, also known as melon pan, is a popular sweet bread originating from Japan. Despite its name, it does not typically contain melon flavoring but is named for its appearance, which resembles a melon with its characteristic cookie crust.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Crispy Melon Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Pastries Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Instant yeast
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Melon extract
• 1 1 Egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Butter, melted

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add the softened butter, milk, melon extract, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a round ball.
7. Roll each dough ball in bread crumbs, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Cover the dough balls with a damp cloth and let them rest for another 15 minutes.
9. Brush the tops of the dough balls with melted butter.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let the melon bread cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.