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Star Bread (Commercial Version)

4 c bread flour
4 c all purpose flour 1 ¼ c butter
1 c sugar 1 tbsp baking powder Yield : 40 pcs

¼ tbsp + 2 tsp salt 1 tbsp bread improver egg white
1 ½ c milk powder 2 tbsp yeast mixture:

4 XL egg yolks 2 tsp lemon extract 3 pcs XL egg
1 c water extra flour for dusting whites ½ c
¼ c warm water extra butter for brushing evaporated milk

In a bowl, dissolve 1 ½ tbsp of sugar and yeast in warm liquid. Let it stand

until foamy, about 10 minutes. In another bowl, sift together all the dry
ingredients and set aside.

Prepare a bigger bowl, combine yeast mixture in flour mixture, eggs, egg
yolks, butter and liquid ingredients.

Knead the dough on a floured surface. Spread the dough and use your
wrist to form a round ball. Repeat the procedure of kneading till dough is
elastic and smooth to touch. Put the dough ball in a greased bowl

covered with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1 ½ -2 hours.

Punch the dough to let out the bubbles, and roll on a floured surface.
Make 50-75 gram balls. Put again on a floured surface and roll counter

clockwise to form a perfect round. Arrange the dough on baking pans, 2
inches apart. Cut 4 slits or mark with the top with an X using a sharp knife
or scissors.

Brush with egg white mixture and sprinkle top with white sugar. Let it rest
for 45 min to 1 hour.

Bake at350°F for 12-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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