Pumpkin Soy Milk Bread

Materials are ready;

Pour all ingredients except butter into the mixing bowl; since the water absorption of flour and the thickness of pumpkin soy milk vary, adjust the amount of soy milk accordingly; adding milk powder and pumpkin soy milk will affect the gluten formation, so the dough only needs to be kneaded until moist.

Add the softened butter, first mix at low speed to fully incorporate the butter into the dough, then switch to high speed.

The dough is smooth and soft, able to stretch into a transparent and elastic film, with slightly jagged edges that do not affect its use;

Round the dough, place it in a fermentation box, and let it undergo primary fermentation in a warm and humid place.

When it has doubled in size, dip your finger in flour and poke a hole on the top of the dough; it should neither collapse nor shrink back.

Divide the weighed portions into 6 equal parts and roll each into a round shape;

Flatten each dough and divide it into 6 portions, trying to make them as even as possible;

Roll into balls separately;

Place in the baking tray, arranged in the shape of flowers, leaving a little space between the dough pieces for expansion; let it undergo a second fermentation for 30 minutes. I used the oven's 'fermentation' program, set at 35°C, and sprayed a little water to increase humidity;

When the dough has risen to nearly twice its original size, brush a little egg wash on the center dough ball, sprinkle an appropriate amount of cheese powder, and for the 5 petals, you may sprinkle or not as you wish;

The petal dough puffs up, and you can use scissors to cut small slits, or use the handle of a spoon dipped in a little egg wash to cut small slits. This way, the baked dough will appear petal-shaped; if using a knife, be careful not to damage the baking mat.

Place it in the middle layer of the preheated oven, bake with top and bottom heat at 180°C for about 20 minutes, adjusting the temperature or time according to the actual condition of the oven.

Brush a little melted butter on the 5 petals while it is hot. At this time, the bread is very soft, and the petal dough can easily be knocked off if not careful, so wait until the bread has cooled before taking it out of the baking tray;

The bread can be eaten directly or made into hamburger buns;

You can also spread whipped cream or jam, very versatile.