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The Recipe · No.1209 · Pandesal

Pandesal, and where to source it

Pandesal — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Pandesal Filipino 5best2buy.com

Roll the shaped pieces in fine breadcrumbs before the final proof — the crumb coat toasts into a delicate crackly shell that sets pandesal apart from a plain soft roll.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep25 min plus 1.5 hr rise
Cook15 min
Makes12 rolls
CuisineFilipino
Cost$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 12 rolls
Bread flour
500g
4 cups
Local / market
Milk
240g
1 cup
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Egg
1 whole
1
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Butter, softened
50g
3.5 tbsp
Local / market
Sugar
60g
1/4 cup
Local / market
Instant yeast
7g
2 tsp
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Fine salt
8g
1.25 tsp
Local / market
Fine breadcrumbs
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time
EffortA project
Cook it with
Air fryerInstant PotSlow cookerOne-potSheet pan
The Method
  1. Warm the milk, mix with flour, egg, sugar, yeast, and salt, then knead in the butter until smooth.12 min
  2. Cover and rise until doubled, about an hour.1 hr
  3. Divide into twelve pieces, shape into balls, and roll each in breadcrumbs.12 min
  4. Set the rolls in rows on a tray, sides nearly touching, and proof until puffy.45 min
  5. Bake at 350F until golden on top, about 15 minutes, and serve warm.15 min
The Toolkit

Sheet pan · Bench scraper · Kitchen scale

Straight Answers
Can you make Pandesal in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Pandesal? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Pandesal ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Pandesal gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Pandesal vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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