Pork Floss Bread

Easy Pork Floss Bread Recipe for Home Bakers

Soft, slightly sweet, buttery, and topped with that iconic savory pork floss — this bread is a nostalgic favorite for many of us who grew up in Asian bakeries. It's the kind of bread that feels familiar yet exciting, comforting yet irresistible.

This recipe gives you bakery-style texture at home: fluffy milk bread, creamy spread, and the perfect balance of sweet and salty pork floss on top. It's great for breakfast, a snack, lunchbox treats, or pairing with a warm cup of tea.

If you've ever walked into a bakery and thought "I wish I could make that at home," — now you can.

📊 Recipe Stats

• Prep time: 20 min
• Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Yield: 1 loaf

🛠️ Tools You'll Need

Hongbake 9x5 Inch Non-Stick Silicone Bread Loaf Pan

🥖 Ingredients

For the dough:

• • 350 g bread flour
  • 1 egg (about 50 g)
  • 170 g milk
  • 35 g sugar
  • 6 g instant yeast
  • 3 g salt
  • 32 g vegetable oil

For topping:

• • 30–45 g mayonnaise
  • 40–50 g pork floss

👨🍳 Instructions

1. Mix the dough: Combine flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Add milk and egg, then add salt and oil. Knead until the dough is smooth and stretchy.
2. First rise: Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
3. Shape: Shape the dough into a loaf and place in a greased pan.
4. Second rise: Let rise again for 40–50 minutes.
5. Add topping: Spread mayonnaise evenly on top, then cover generously with pork floss.
6. Bake: Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Serve: Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!

💡 Pro tip: This bread is best enjoyed fresh on the day it's baked, but you can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The pork floss stays crispy and delicious!

Happy baking! 🥐✨