Shokupan (+ what does tangzhong do for Milk Bread?)

Want to become a more confident and creative home cook? Check out our Cook Well app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cook-we... https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Shokupan is a Japanese milk bread with a fluffy and soft interior. The bread uses an interesting technique called tangzhong, but what does it actually do? I put it to the test. Links & Stuff: ► Shokupan Recipe: https://www.ethanchlebowski.com/cooki... ► Join our Cooking Community: https://community.ethanchlebowski.com/ Sources: ► On Food & Cooking: https://amzn.to/35gcUBK ► http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/3338... ► https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/blog... ► http://www.dreamsofdashi.com/shokupan/ ► https://www.ice.edu/blog/tangzhong-br... the tangzhong technique%2C one,and make the bread softer.&text=For the Yudane approach%2C boiling,tea or making ramen noodles ►Music by Epidemic Sound (free 30-day trial - Affiliate): http://share.epidemicsound.com/33cnNZ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ► Connect with me on social: Instagram:   / echleb   I stream on Twitch (sometimes):   / ethanchlebowski   TikTok:   / ethanchlebowski   Twitter:   / ethanchleb   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Useful Kitchen Gear Budget Whetstone for sharpening: https://amzn.to/31MlFDf Salt Pig: https://amzn.to/37Xi5XZ Scale: https://amzn.to/2Cu5HmP 8-inch Chef's knife: https://amzn.to/2QLYvWr Nicer 8-inch Chef Knife: https://amzn.to/2W06SR1 Magnetic Knife Rack: https://amzn.to/2YYs5ML Cast griddle: https://amzn.to/2BGS5oo Baking Sheet: https://amzn.to/3aE9dq3 Wire Rack: https://amzn.to/2YeC9lM Saucepan: https://amzn.to/3gBjmY3 Wood cutting board: https://amzn.to/2Qkw1UQ (NOT cheap) Amazing Pan: https://amzn.to/2rW8wYY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MISC. DETAILS Music: Provided by Epidemic Sound Filmed on: Sony a6600 & Sony A6400 w/ Sigma 16mm F1.4 Voice recorded on Zoom H4n with Behringer Mic Edited in: Premiere Pro #Shokupan Affiliate Disclosure: Ethan is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. 0:00 Episode Premise 0:50 Intro 1:13 What is tangzhong and how does it work? 2:15 Texture Test - Loaf with & w/o tangzhong 3:04 Staling Test - Loaf with & w/o tangzhong 3:43 Should you bother using the tangzhong method? 4:33 Rectangular Shokupan - Step by step recipe 8:18 Basic, but good turkey sandwich