Finished dish photo of Delicious Sausage Bun Sausage Bread

Delicious Sausage Bun Sausage Bread

It is often said that making baked goods is healing, and it truly is. The process of kneading, fermenting, shaping, and baking dough into beautiful creations that become healthy meals for your family brings an unparalleled sense of satisfaction and joy. This design was discovered on a Japanese baker's blog, but unfortunately, no recipe or detailed records were provided. Based on the baked appearance and personal baking experience, I have formulated the following recipe and method.

Ingredients

Intermediate Dough:to taste
Bread Flour:100g
Milk:65g
Honey:10g
Yeast:1g
Wheat Germ: (Optional)10g
Water (For Soaking Wheat Germ): (Optional)5-6g
Main Dough:to taste
Bread Flour:50g
Water:30g
Butter:15g
Sugar:15g-30g (Adjust to taste)
Salt:1.5g
Yeast:1g (Can skip in warm weather)

Steps

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* Shape the dough into a teardrop shape, thick at one end and thin at the other. This is similar to making butter rolls or Japanese salted bread.

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* Roll out the dough to be thick on one side and thin on the other. The length should be about 29 cm. Use a ruler to measure, as this length is crucial for creating an appealing and uniform shape.

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* Dab the sausage to remove moisture, then place it on the rolled-out dough. I used sausages approximately 7 cm in size.

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* Roll down about 1.5-2 turns, then stop. Divide the remaining dough below into three equal parts and cut.

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* Braid into a plait.

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* Continue rolling downward, flatten the bottom.

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* After baking, brush a layer of honey water while hot. This adds flavor and helps preserve moisture. * Honey Water: Mix honey and warm water in a 1:1 ratio.

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Cooking Tips

* Wheat germ or whole wheat flour is an optional ingredient, and the ratio can be adjusted or omitted. * You can use the direct method for preparation. The initial rise should result in a dough volume doubling its original size. * Part of the liquid in the recipe can be replaced with heavy cream or soft cream cheese to enhance softness and fluffiness. Adjust other liquid amounts as necessary. Since this is a shaped bread, control the liquid amount to around 65%, as an overly wet dough will make shaping more difficult. * Adjust the sugar level to taste. For a sweeter bread, increase the sugar proportion up to 20%, which will enhance the flavor. If using more sugar, reserve a portion of the liquid (5-10 g) and add it gradually during kneading to adjust the dough's consistency. Do not add all the liquid at once. Higher sugar content affects dough hydration. * Brush a layer of honey water while the bread is hot to preserve moisture and enhance flavor. Honey water ratio: Mix honey and warm water in a 1:1 ratio.