Laadi Pav
Laadi pav are feathery-soft bread rolls that are particularly popular in Mumbai, where they are baked in large 'ladis', or slabs, of 6-12 rolls apiece. Similar but much softer than dinner rolls, they're often used to sandwich popular street snacks or to mop up gravies.
Add <quantity>250<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and <quantity>5<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fixed with the hook attachment
Add <quantity>32<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar and mix on low speed to incorporate
Add <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of fresh yeast and <quantity>49<unit>g</unit></quantity> of milk. Mix on medium-high speed until the milk is absorbed
Add <quantity>95<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of <temperature>38<unit>°C</unit></temperature> water
Add <quantity>10<unit>g</unit></quantity> of butter and mix until it comes together
Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is silky and smooth. Mold it into a ball
Transfer to a bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let it rest in a warm spot for 30m to rise
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 1m and reshape it into a ball. Cut it in two equal pieces
Divide the dough into <quantity>15<unit>g</unit></quantity> pieces
Shape each piece of dough into a ball
Place <quantity>8</quantity> dough balls in the mold and let them proof in a warm spot for 1h until they double in size
Lightly spray or brush the dough with milk. Preheat the oven to <temperature>210<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Bake at <temperature>210<unit>°C</unit></temperature> for 15m until golden brown
Brush with melted butter to taste. The laadi pav is ready
Pull apart and enjoy!
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