Pan De Sal (Filipino Bread Rolls)

Pan De Sal

· 2 cups milk

· 3/4 cup white sugar

· 1/2 cup butter

· 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

· 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

· 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

· 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

· 6 cups all-purpose flour

· 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs for topping

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles; remove from heat. Add the butter and sugar; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.

2. Pour the cooled milk mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the yeast and stir to dissolve. Add the salt, baking soda, baking powder and 4 cups of the flour; stir well to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes.

3. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and form into rounds. Place the rolls on 2 lightly greased baking sheets. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

6. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.