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
Silicone Bread Loaf Pan with Carbon Steel Frame (9×5)
🥖 Ingredients
For the dough:
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- 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:
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- 30–45 g mayonnaise
- 40–50 g pork floss
👨🍳 Instructions
- 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.
- First rise: Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
- Shape: Shape the dough into a loaf and place in a greased pan.
- Second rise: Let rise again for 40–50 minutes.
- Add topping: Spread mayonnaise evenly on top, then cover generously with pork floss.
- Bake: Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
- 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! 🥐✨
