Baps

Adapted from: Sydney Oland

These work very well for breakfast baps and sandwiches.

Ingredients

• • 5.5 oz milk (plus extra to brush the tops)

  • 5.5 oz water

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 13 oz flour

  • 1 tbs Vegetable oil

Method

• 1. Place the milk and water in a bowl and microwave for approx 30 seconds until lukewarm.

  2. Combine the liquid, flour, salt and yeast in a stand mixer and knead lightly with the dough hook.

  3. Form the dough into a ball, oil the mixing oiled bowl and return the dough to it.

  4. Cover with a tea towel and let the dough double in size, about 90 minutes.

  5. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 425°F. 

  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 portions. Form these into ovals, and space evenly on the baking sheet lined with a silpat.

  7. Cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise for an additional 15 minutes.

  8. Remove plastic wrap, then brush tops and sides of the baps with remaining tablespoon milk, and sprinkle with flour.

  9. Bake until baps are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack.