Putok Star Bread is a perfect afternoon snack in the Philippines. The bread is rather dense and a little bit sweet. The top resembles a crown or bursting shape, which is the reason why it is called as such.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Rising Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 20
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Jenalyn Rose Forbes
Ingredients
1cupwarm milkplus 2 tbsp milk for brushing
1tspsugar
7gactive dry yeast
4 ¼cupall-purpose flour
½cuppowdered milk
1tspsalt
¼cupunsalted butter
1tbspvegetable oil
2mediumeggs
¼cupsugar
Instructions
In a small jug, warm the milk in the microwave. Put the sugar and stir until dissolve. Add the active dry yeast and let it sit or 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy on top.
Using a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and powdered milk. Add the melted butter, vegetable oil and eggs into the yeast mixture.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients using a wooden spoon or spatula until well incorporated and it forms a dough. Knead it manually into a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes or use a stand mixer for 6 minutes at medium speed.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Divide the dough into 20 pieces. Shape it into balls and arrange it on a prepared baking tray with parchment paper. Using a kitchen scissor, cut a cross-like shape on top. Cover with a tea towel and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.
Once ready, brush each piece with milk and bake in a pre-heated oven at 160°C for 18-20 minutes.