Japanese melon bread

Name: Japanese melon bread
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 12 h 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 200 g bread flour; 30 g white granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 g instant yeast; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg at room temperature; 90 ml whole milk at room temperature; 30 g unsalted butter at room temperature; 30 g unsalted butter; 60 g white granulated sugar; 1 egg at room temperature; 125 g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon matcha powder ceremonial grade

Instructions

Prep:10hCook:2h 30min

If you've ever wandered through a Japanese bakery, you’ve likely come across Japanese melon bread - also known as melon pan. With its soft, fluffy interior and its crunchy cookie topping, it’s one of the most iconic and beloved baked goods in Japan. Despite the name, melon bread usually doesn't contain any melon flavor. Instead, the name comes from its melon-like appearance.

Updated at: Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:25:11 GMT