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Salt Bread Recipe
Salt bread rolls with butter and salt bake in 15, 18 minutes.
In brief
Salt bread rolls with butter and salt bake in 15, 18 minutes. Salt bread, a Japanese-inspired roll with melted butter, bakes in 15, 18 minutes and has a crisp bottom. Originally reported by Bon Appétit.
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Corrected Bake Time
The recipe now lists 15, 18 minutes for baking, fixing an error from the November 2026 print issue.
Salt Bread Origins
Salt bread, known as shio pan in Japanese or sogeum ppang in Korean, originated in Japan in 2014.
Salt Bread Characteristics
Salt bread has a golden exterior, crisp bottom, a hollow center, and flaky salt on top.
Enriched Dough Recipe
This recipe uses enriched dough with milk, eggs, and sugar for a soft, crowd-pleasing roll.
Critical Ingredient
Using fresh instant yeast ensures proper rise and yield for salt bread.
Recipe Steps
Mix dough, let it rise, shape into balls, and roll into cones with butter for baking.
Baking Process
Bake rolls at 425°F for 10 minutes, then 5, 8 more minutes until golden brown.
Final Touch
Brush melted butter on rolls after baking to enhance flavor and texture.
The big picture
Salt bread, a Japanese-inspired roll with melted butter, bakes in 15, 18 minutes and has a crisp bottom.
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