Carters Yudane dough is a technique used in bread baking that involves making a yudane, a type of dough starter. It helps to create a soft and tender texture in bread, often used in Asian-style bread recipes. Here’s a recipe for making Carters Yudane dough:
Ingredients for Yudane:
- 100g bread flour
- 100g water (at boiling point, just off the boil)
Ingredients for the Main Dough:
- 400g bread flour
- 10g instant yeast
- 50g sugar
- 10g salt
- 200g milk (warm)
- 30g unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg (optional, for richness)
Instructions:
1. Make the Yudane Starter:
- Boil the water and then pour it over the 100g of bread flour in a mixing bowl.
- Stir the mixture to ensure all the flour is hydrated and forms a paste.
- Cover the bowl and let it cool to room temperature. This will create the Yudane.
2. Prepare the Main Dough:
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add the Yudane starter to the dry ingredients and mix.
- Gradually add the warm milk to the mixture and stir until everything is combined.
- Add the softened butter and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. If you’re using an egg, add it at this point and continue kneading.
- Knead for about 10 minutes by hand or in a stand mixer with a dough hook.
3. First Proofing:
- Once the dough is smooth, shape it into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
4. Shape the Dough:
- After the dough has proofed, punch it down to release the air.
- Shape the dough as desired (into rolls, a loaf, or another shape) and place it on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan.
5. Second Proofing:
- Cover the shaped dough with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30 minutes to 1 hour or until it has puffed up.
6. Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the dough for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom.
- Let it cool on a wire rack.
Enjoy your soft and fluffy Carters Yudane bread!