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How to Make Tangzhong

Learn how to make Tangzhong, a Chinese baking technique used to increase moistness, softness, and longevity in soft white bread.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 loaf of bread
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons bread flour
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup whole milk

Instructions

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  1. add the flour and water to a medium-sized pot, and whisk until it becomes smooth and combined like a slurry.
  2. Next, whisk in the milk until it is combined.
  3. Transfer the pot to a cooktop burner over low heat and continually whisk.
  4. It will take about 7 to 10 minutes for the mixture to become a thick, smooth paste. Think of a thick version of cream of wheat. It should get to 149°.
  5. Remove the tangzhong pot from the cooktop and let it sit until it’s cooled to room temperature, which takes about 30 minutes. Use or store.
  6. What to Use It In
  7. Tangzhong is good to use in any bread recipe. Using bakers ' percentages, it will usually be at least 10% of the total flour weight.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: It is best to use tangzhong the day of, but you can make it up to 1 day ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Cover and store the tangzhong in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This will not freeze well.
  • This method can help extend the shelf life of bread by up to 4 days.
  • The temperature at which the milk and flour are heated when stirring is exactly 149°.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 26mg (1%) Potassium 106mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf of bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.