Tasty Filipino Pandesal

Filipino favorite afternoon snack (merienda). Its very good!!

If you have a bread machine , add all ingredients in the order suggested by the manufacturer.

Usually the liquid ingredients then dry ingredients.

Select dough cycle.

But i suggest to combine lukewarm water and yeast and let it stand for 5 minutes before adding all the ingredients , then follow procedure 5-11.

To knead the dough manually , combine lukewarm water and yeast.

Stir.

Let it stand for 5 minutes.

Combine all ingredients except bread crumbs.

Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl.

Let it stand in warm place to rise , covered for 1.

5-2 hrs or until doubled.

Punch down the dough and turn out on a lightly floured board.

Divide dough into 24 equal parts and shape into ovals.

Roll lightly in bread crumbs.

Place on greased cookie sheet.

Cover , let rise in warm place , free from draft , until light and double- about 2-4 hrs to achieve light and fluffy bread.

Bake at 375 degrees , for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy !.

water, vegetable oil, eggs, salt, sugar, bread flour, fast rising yeast, breadcrumbs