Bread Recipes

Savory Sweet Bread Recipe

Name: Savory Sweet Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 150 g Bread Flour; 15 g Egg; 15 g Butter; 20 g Sugar; 75 g Water; 2 g Salt; 3 g Instant Yeast; As needed Scallions; As needed Diced Ham; As needed Mayonnaise; As needed Mozzarella Cheese

Savory Sweet Bread is a soft and fluffy bakery-style bread topped with mayonnaise, diced ham, mozzarella cheese, and fresh scallions. The lightly sweet bread dough balances the savory toppings, creating a delicious breakfast, snack, or light meal that is both comforting and satisfying.

Total: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Quick Recipe Summary

Cuisine: Chinese
Category: Bread Recipes
Method: Baking
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Main Ingredient: Bread Flour

About This Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
Uses eggs in an approachable way with simple, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
Gives the dish a clear savory and sweet flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.

Ingredients

150 g Bread Flour
15 g Egg
15 g Butter
20 g Sugar
75 g Water
2 g Salt
3 g Instant Yeast
As needed Scallions
As needed Diced Ham
As needed Mayonnaise
As needed Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredient Notes

These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.

Bread Flour

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Egg

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Butter

This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.

Sugar

A small amount of sugar rounds out saltiness and helps create a more balanced finish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1
Combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, and water. Knead until a rough dough forms.
Step 2
Add the softened butter and continue kneading until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 3
Place the dough in a warm area and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 4
Punch down the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Divide the dough into six equal portions and shape each into an oval bread roll.
Step 6
Proof the shaped dough for about 40 minutes. Spread mayonnaise over the surface.
Step 7
Top with diced ham.
Step 8
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and chopped scallions.
Step 9
Bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Tips

Bread flour provides the best texture and chewiness.
Do not add the butter until the initial dough has formed.
Avoid overloading the bread with cheese, as it may overflow during baking.
Proofing in a warm and humid environment helps achieve a lighter texture.
Serve warm for the best flavor and cheese pull.

Serving Suggestions

Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.

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Ingredients

150 g Bread Flour
15 g Egg
15 g Butter
20 g Sugar
75 g Water
2 g Salt
3 g Instant Yeast
As needed Scallions
As needed Diced Ham
As needed Mayonnaise
As needed Mozzarella Cheese

Method

Combine the bread flour, sugar, salt, yeast, egg, and water. Knead until a rough dough forms.
Add the softened butter and continue kneading until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a warm area and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Divide the dough into six equal portions and shape each into an oval bread roll.
Proof the shaped dough for about 40 minutes. Spread mayonnaise over the surface.
Top with diced ham.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and chopped scallions.
Bake in a preheated 180°C (356°F) oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.