Whole grains shokupan

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Whole grains sandwich bread

Preparation: 2 h 5 min

Cooking: 30 min

Yield: 1 bread

Notes:

Use a stand mixer: To make smooth, elastic dough, use a stand mixer with a dough hook. This tool effectively develops the gluten, which makes kneading easier and results in a more consistent texture.
Maintain the hydration level: Whole wheat flour absorbs more water than all-purpose flour. Adjust the hydration of your dough by gradually adding water until it is slightly sticky yet malleable. This method ensures a softer crumb for your shokupan.
Allow sufficient rising time: Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place. Cover it with a damp cloth to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out. Be patient and let the dough double in volume; this will improve the texture and flavor of the bread.

Ingredients

1000 g Organic Whole Grains Flour
750 g milk
500 g yudane
75 g Organic Golden Cane Sugar
25 g salt
50 g butter
10 g dry yeast

Yudane:

250 g boiling water
250 g Organic Whole Grains Flour

Preparation

Start by preparing the yudane:

Yudane:

Bring 250 g of water to a boil.
Pour over 250 g of flour in the mixing bowl or in the bowl used for kneading.
Mix until smooth, either in the mixer or with a spatula.
Pour into an airtight container and leave to cool with the lid on (to prevent water loss through evaporation).
Store at 4°C (up to 2 weeks).

Bread preparation:

Mix all ingredients, except the salt, until a sticky dough forms, for 5 minutes in a stand mixer.
Knead the dough until a gluten network forms that is strong enough to be stretched without tearing, for 10 minutes in a stand mixer.
Add the salt.
Knead again for about 10 minutes in a stand mixer.
Let the dough rise for 60 minutes at 25°C or for 24 hours at 4°C.
Divide and shape into a cylinder, place in an oiled mold.
Preheat the oven to 355°F (185°C).
+- 40 minutes proofing, or until the dough reaches the top of the pan. (Max.: 60 minutes)
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

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