Exquisite Melon Bread

Melon bread, also known as ‘melon pan’, is a popular Japanese sweet bread that is not actually flavored like melon. It gets its name from the characteristic melon-like appearance created by the criss-cross patterns on top of the bread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Exquisite Melon Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French, Japanese Courses: Bakery, Breakfast, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 2 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Melon Extract
• 1 tablespoon Melon Seeds

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Add softened butter, milk, egg, and melon extract. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest for 1 hour.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions.
6. Shape each portion into a round ball and flatten slightly.
7. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Make criss-cross patterns on top of each dough ball using a knife.
9. Brush the dough balls with milk and sprinkle melon seeds on top.
10. Let the dough balls rise for 30 minutes.
11. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

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.