Grain/Bean Flour | Assorted nut flours (Ground sesame seeds, almond flour, hazelnut flour..etc),Assorted grain flour (whole grain wheat, rye, triticale, oats, corn, soy beans, barley, brown rice, millet, flaxseed..etc),assorted bean flour (Mung bean flour, green bean flour, lava bean flour..etc.). I usually buy the grain/bean flours from Bob's Red Mill . |
Whole grain rice | Brown rice, multi-grain rice, oatmeal, Purple glutinous rice..etc, crush the rice in a blender or food processor. |
Vegetable puree | Assorted green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale..etc.. Mince the vegetables and squeeze dry.) Root Vegetables (carrot, pumpkin, purple potato..etc. Cook and mash the root vegetables.) |
Sugar | You can replace the sugar with maltose, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup..etc. |
Milk | You can replace the milk with water, juice, soy milk..etc. |
1. | Sequentially place the salt, flour, yeast and sugar into the mixing bowl. No need to sift the flour. However, use your measurement cup to fluff up the flour within the container before you measure the flour. Cut the butter into small cubes. Microwave the butter for 8 seconds if it is not in room temperature. If using vegetable oil, add it at this step. |
2. | Install a dough hook to the mixer. Turn the speed to 2 and slowly add the milk. Let the flour gradually absorb the milk. Adjust the quantity of the milk based on the moisture of the dough. The dough at this stage should be very wet and sticky. |
3. | Increase the speed to 4 and knead for 2 minutes. Add the butter and knead until the butter is completely melted. Continue to knead at speed 4 until the gluten is fully developed (approx. 8 minutes). You should be able to stretch a small piece of the dough until it forms a thin translucent film. |
4. | Remove the dough. Spread a thin layer of oil inside the mixing bowl then return the dough to the bowl. Cover the dough with a piece of plastic food wrap. If the weather is cold, heat 1 cup of water in the microwave for 2 minutes, then place the dough in the microwave and close the door. Let it rise until doubles in size (approx. 1.5 hours). If the indentation remains after you insert one finger in the dough, then the dough is ready. |