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Make the tangzhong: in a small saucepan, whisk 20 g of the bread flour with the 100 ml water until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens into a glossy paste that holds a trail. Scrape into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature.

01:00Step time · elapsed 00:00 · est. total 65 min
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