Pandesal Recipe - Soft and Buttery

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1. 1Step 1: In a big bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt.
2. 2Step 2: Pour in milk, beaten egg and melted butter. Mix several times until well blended. Make sure that the milk is only mildly warm and not hot.
3. 3Step 3: Add the instant dry yeast and fold until a sticky dough forms.
4. 4Step 4: Tip the dough on a floured surface and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes.
5. 5Step 5: Form the dough into a ball and lightly coat with oil. Place it in a bowl and cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place it in a warm area and let it rise until it doubled in size. Depending how warm it is, could take 30 minutes to an hour.
6. 6Step 6: Punch down the dough and divide into 2 equal parts using a knife or dough slicer. Roll each into a log. Cut each log into 6 smaller pieces.
7. 7Step 7: Shape each piece into a ball and roll it in breadcrumbs, completely covering all sides.
8. 8Step 8: Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet leaving some gaps in between (at least an inch). Leave them to rise second time until double in size.
9. 9Step 9: While waiting, preheat oven 370° F /185°C. Bake the Pandesal for 15 minutes or until the sides are a bit browned.
10. 10Step 10: Remove from oven and serve while hot!