Sourdough Pandesal Recipe – Delicious Filipino Breakfast Bread

We all love a good breakfast bread, so why not create a delicious sourdough pandesal recipe for your family to enjoy? Check out this delicious Filipino breakfast bread.

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The sponge

• 80 g all purpose flour
• 226 g water
• 14 g starter

Dough

• 240 g all purpose flour
• 120 g bread flour
• 1 egg
• 9 g kosher salt
• 25 g sugar
• 28 g vegetable oil

SATURATION

1. Mix the sponge ingredients in a bowl, then cover the bowl and set it in a warm place to rest overnight.
2. Add the all purpose flour, bread flour, egg, salt and sugar to a bowl and mix well. Once your mixture has formed a nice dough, stir the vegetable oil into the dough, dropping one tablespoon of oil at a time. Your dough will gradually become softer as you continue to cook. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for an hour.
3. Spray the work surface with a little oil and knead the dough on it for 10 minutes. Round the dough into a tight ball and place it in a clean, lightly greased bowl. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rest.
4. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
5. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Flatten the dough into a large rectangle and shape it into a stick.
6. Cut the dough into 12 pieces using a pastry cutter. Roll each piece of dough in the breadcrumbs. We put the dough in a small pan and cut the sides up.
7. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and let rise for an hour.
8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F while the dough proofs for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the wrap and bake for 30 minutes.

• Author: Natasha Krajnc
• Preparation time: 24 hours and 30 minutes
• Cooking time: 25 min
• Category: bread
• Kitchen: Filipino

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 piece/roll
• Calories: 201 kcal
• Fat: 4 g
• Saturated fat: 1 g
• Carbohydrates: 36 g
• Protein: 6 g

Keywords: sourdough pandesal

What is Filipino Sourdough Pandesal?

Filipino pandesal translates to salted bread, similar to American style dinner rollwith a sweet and delicious taste.

The best and most appreciated part of the pandesal is the exquisite softness of the bread, along with its golden exterior, encrusted with breadcrumbs.

What to eat with sourdough pandesal?

Sourdough pandesal can be enjoyed for breakfast and paired with almost anything. From dried fruit to fresh fruit and buttered bread, there are no limits to how you can whip up this delicious breakfast bread.

A popular and more classic breakfast choice would include pandesal spread with butter, filled with cheese, eggs, or even spread with all kinds of jams. Peanut butter is also at the top of the list when it comes to filling this incredibly soft breakfast roll.

(Speaking of breakfast, check out my other sourdough breakfast ideas on the blog!)

Sour Dough Pandesal Recipe

This delicious sourdough pandesal recipe will transport you to the Philippines. Its soft, plush texture and crusty layers make it the perfect breakfast treat. Its slightly sweet taste, with a sour dough mass, makes this baking worth it!

• Business: Bread
• kitchen: Filipino
• Recipe yield: 12 rolls
• Calories: 201 kcal
• Preparation time: 1 day 30 minutes
• COOKING TIME: 25 minutes
• Total time: 1D55M

Ingredients

The sponge

• 80 g of all-purpose flour
• 226 g of water
• 14 g starter

Dough

• 240 g of all-purpose flour
• 120 g of bread flour
• 1 egg
• 9 g kosher salt
• 25 g of sugar
• 28 g of vegetable oil

SATURATION

GUIDELINES

1. Mix the sponge ingredients in a bowl, then cover the bowl and set it in a warm place to rest overnight.
2. Add the all purpose flour, bread flour, egg, salt and sugar to a bowl and mix well. Once your mixture has formed a nice dough, stir the vegetable oil into the dough, dropping one tablespoon of oil at a time. Your dough will gradually become softer as you continue to cook. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for an hour.
3. Spray the work surface with a little oil and knead the dough on it for 10 minutes. Round the dough into a tight ball and place it in a clean, lightly greased bowl. Cover the container with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rest.
4. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
5. Place the breadcrumbs on a plate. Flatten the dough into a large rectangle and shape it into a stick.
6. Cut the dough into 12 pieces using a pastry cutter. Roll each piece of dough in the breadcrumbs. We put the dough in a small pan and cut the sides up.
7. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and let rise for an hour.
8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350F while the dough proofs for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the wrap and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 201 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 36 g
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Saturated fat: 1 g

Sour Pandesal

While sourdough pandesal certainly makes the perfect breakfast dessert, you can also enjoy it any time of the day! From snack time to late night meals, there are no limits to enjoying this fun Filipino breakfast bread!

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