Cat’s Home Bakery ~ Caterpillar Bread

Cooking StepsHow to cook Cat’s Home Bakery ~ Caterpillar Bread step by step

Cooking Process

1. Step 1

   Add all ingredients except butter and salt to a bowl. Knead for 7-8 minutes, then add softened butter and salt. Knead into a smooth dough.

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2. Step 2

   Keep kneading, keep kneading! Since we’re not using a stand mixer, use your hands to knead vigorously until you achieve the windowpane test (glove membrane).

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3. Step 3

   Once smooth, place in a bowl and let rise for 20-30 minutes.

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4. Step 4

   Let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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5. Step 5

   Divide into 6 equal portions, shape into rounds with smooth side up, and rest for about 15 minutes.

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6. Step 6

   Gently deflate and roll from the center outward into an oval shape.

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7. Step 7

   Flip over, flatten the bottom edge thin, roll from the top down into a cylinder shape. Rest for 5 minutes.

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8. Step 8

   Roll evenly to about 28cm long, place on baking sheet with space between each. Proof at 32°C in the oven until doubled in size (time varies).

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9. Step 9

   Brush surface with egg wash.

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10. Step 10

    Pipe homemade custard cream on top. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C for 16-18 minutes.

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11. Step 11

    Remove from oven, tap pan to release steam, then transfer to cooling rack.

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12. Step 12

    For filled version, slice lengthwise and pipe custard cream or whipped cream inside.

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