Description
A unique and fun recipe for Matcha Milk Bread Turtles that combines the flavors of matcha with a delightful bread texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup bread flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup water (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, softened butter, egg, and matcha powder until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough begins to form.
- Add the room temperature water and knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a small ball.
- For each turtle, flatten a ball slightly and use a small piece of dough to form the head and legs. Attach them to the body using a little water to help them stick.
- Place the turtles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the turtles for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Melt the chocolate chips and use them to create eyes on the turtles.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add a tablespoon of honey to the wet ingredients.
- You can substitute the matcha powder with cocoa powder for a chocolate version of the turtles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turtle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg