Ice or Rice's video: Super Soft Flavorful Hokkaido Whole Wheat Milk Bread for Beginners Stand Mixer

A complete guide to making hokkaido whole wheat milk bread for beginners. Print recipe here: http://bit.ly/hokkaido-milk-bread ----- affiliate links below ---- If you are interested in buying the loaf pan that we used in the video, get it here: http://amzn.to/2xJi4aO. A good oven thermometer is HIGHLY recommended if you bake often: http://amzn.to/2i3ScNn. About Tangzhong (湯種 and 燙種) Methods: If you google "tangzhong" in English, you'll find the most commonly used method that you mix 1 part flour to 5 parts water, then stir and cook until the mixture thickens. For those who wonder why the tangzhong method of this recipe is different from the one above (most known), there're two tangzhong methods and they are written differently in Chinese but have the same spelling. The one that I am using is written as "燙種” that you just mix the flour with hot water. I learned this method from a professional Japanese baker. The other method is written as “湯種”. I personally tested using it immediately vs. refrigerating the starter overnight, and found that the latter method produces fuller taste. It's also been tested by America's Test Kitchen. I LOVE all kinds of bread: baguette, croissant, Chinese steamed buns, and this Hokkaido milk bread. This Japanese sweet bread is a staple in Asian bakeries. You might find it made in different shapes (square, mountain shape, rolls, etc), but it's all derived from one recipe. The bread is super soft and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside. The crust is flaky and crispy when it's toasted. For this recipe, I use 23% whole wheat flour because it's healthier and much more aromatic than plain milk bread. You'll be so surprised that it's still very soft just like the regular one. My entire family really loves it, even though Andy is not a fan of whole wheat bread. In the future, I'll introduce another plain milk bread using the sponge-dough method. Bread making is a skill. I thought I couldn't master it so I bought a bread machine. The bread machine makes fresh bread and it does taste better than the pre-packaged ones, but the crust is so thick and often burnt. Once I used this recipe to make bread, I couldn't stop making more! With a little bit of patience and guidance, you can also make really delicious bread on your FIRST attempt! If you look at the written recipe, it might be overwhelming for beginners. So make sure to watch the video and follow the steps & tips to avoid some of the common mistakes and it'll boost your confidence in making bread!