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Pandesal

How to Make Pandesal

Manny
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Bread Recipe
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 24 pcs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 cups sifted flour
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • bread crumbs for coating

Instructions
 

How to make Pandesal:

  • Combine shortening, sugar, salt and boiling water in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cool to lukewarm. Add warm water and sprinkle in dry yeast.
  • Stir until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Add flour gradually and turn out on a light floured board.
  • Knead until smooth and brush with shortening.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place until double in size.
  • Punch down and turn out on a lightly floured board.
  • Divide dough into 24 equal parts and shape into ovals.
  • Roll in bread crumbs. Place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Cover, let rise in warm place.
  • Bake at 425 °F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.