# Salt Bread Recipe

> Salt bread rolls with butter and salt bake in 15, 18 minutes.
- Title: Salt Bread Recipe · Bon Appétit | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: salt bread, shio pan, sogeum ppang, butter, flaky sea salt, bread flour, instant yeast, korean, japanese, bake club, bon appetit, food
- Source: Bon Appétit — https://bonappetit.com/recipe/salt-bread-shio-pan
- Author: Hana Asbrink
- Published: 2026-10-01T10:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: salt bread, shio pan, sogeum ppang, butter, flaky sea salt, bread flour, instant yeast, korean, japanese, bake club, bon appetit, food
## Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club
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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.
## Key takeaway

Salt bread, a Japanese-inspired roll with melted butter, bakes in 15, 18 minutes and has a crisp bottom.