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    Perfect Sharing Bread Rolls

    Perfect Sharing Bread Rolls

    Two cute bread caterpillars - perfect for sharing!
    Crispy, airy, absolutely delicious! This bread is perfect for sharing with its adorable caterpillar shape. We'll create a bread chain - two cute bread caterpillars! The process is so therapeutic, and the singing crust is music to your ears. I can't get enough of it!

    Perfect Sharing Bread - Caterpillar Style

    Watch how to shape these adorable bread caterpillars

    You can follow along with the video above to see how to create the caterpillar bread chain. Watch the fun shaping process and see how perfectly they bake!

    Ingredients

    • 220 ml Water(1 cup)
    • 3 g Fresh yeast(¾ tsp, or 2g dry yeast (½ tsp))
    • 320 g Bread flour(2½ cups)
    • 6 g Salt(1 tsp)

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1
      Mix the dough: In a bowl, combine water (220ml) with fresh yeast (3g) or dry yeast (2g). Mix well. Add bread flour (320g) and salt (6g). Mix until there's no more dry flour - just mix, no need to knead. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:First Rest (30:00)
    2. 2
      First stretch and fold: With a wet hand, stretch the 4 sides of the dough and fold to the center. Lift the dough and slap it back - I call this technique "lift and slap". Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Second Rest (30:00)
    3. 3
      Second stretch and fold: Repeat the steps from before - stretch and fold the 4 sides. The dough now is much more elastic! Lift and slap. Now the dough is ready for the final rise. Let rise until it doubles in size - it usually takes about 2 hours.
      Timer Available:Main Rise (2:00:00)
    4. 4
      Divide and shape: Sprinkle flour on work surface. Fold the dough so it's easier to divide. Divide into 10 equal parts. Adjust the pieces if needed. Flatten gently. Roll into a ball. Rub against work surface to seal the ball. Repeat for all pieces. The process is so therapeutic! Let them rest for 10 minutes uncovered.
      Timer Available:Ball Rest (10:00)
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      Final shaping: Fold each ball like this to tighten its surface. Pinch to seal. Seal it well. Move to baking tray. This process helps them hold their shape better. Place it next to its friend - we'll create a bread chain. Two cute bread caterpillars!
    6. 6
      Final rise: Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
      Timer Available:Final Rise (30:00)
    7. 7
      Prepare for baking: Score the bread with a sharp blade or knife. Sprinkle a little water around the bread.
    8. 8
      Bake: Cover with another tray of the same size and bake at 430°F (220°C) for 20 minutes. Remove the top tray and bake for 10 more minutes until beautifully golden.
      430°F (220°C)
      Timer Available:Baking Time (30:00)
    9. 9
      Cool and serve: They look great! They sing as small cracks form on the crust - the best song in the world! Perfectly baked. As crispy as it gets! This bread is great for sharing. So airy and soft inside! I can't get enough of it! So soft! There's only one thing missing - the butter! YUM!
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    Watch the Video Tutorial

    See every step in action! Follow along with the complete video guide for perfect results.

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