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Curry Bread Recipe

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Curry Bread is a delicious Japanese-inspired fried bread stuffed with a savory homemade curry filling. This recipe combines a soft, slightly sweet dough with a flavorful blend of ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich curry roux, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating. Perfect as a snack or a comforting meal, these golden curry breads are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Bread Dough

  • 2 1/4 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 cup cake flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 egg
  • Oil (for greasing bowl)

Curry Filling

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 0.3 lbs (approx. 135 grams) ground beef
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 cubes Japanese curry roux
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Assembly and Frying

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Oil for deep frying (enough to reach 350°F / 180°C)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Bread Dough: In a large bowl, combine bread flour, cake flour, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and instant yeast until the butter and sugar fully melt. Add the milk mixture and one egg into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. Knead the dough by hand for 10-12 minutes or with a stand mixer dough hook for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and soft.
  2. First Proof: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a large bowl lightly greased with oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise at a warm temperature until doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes.
  3. Make Curry Filling: While the dough rises, heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Add diced potatoes and carrots and cook for approximately 5 minutes until tender. Add ground beef and cook for another 5 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces until browned.
  4. Add Flavorings: Stir in soy sauce, ketchup, and break the Japanese curry roux cubes into the pan. Mix well to combine.
  5. Thicken Filling: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Pour it into the pan and stir until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  6. Shape Dough Balls: Once the dough has doubled, punch it down to release gas and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Weigh the dough and curry filling then divide each into 16 equal portions. Roll each dough piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Fill the Dough: Roll each dough ball into a 10 cm (4-inch) round, slightly thinning the edges. Place a portion of the curry filling in the center, then carefully fold and pinch the edges to seal the filling inside.
  8. Bread the Filled Dough: Prepare two shallow dishes—one with beaten egg and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dip each filled dough ball into the beaten egg, then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs. Set them aside on a large baking pan.
  9. Second Proof: Cover the breaded curry breads with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest at a warm place for 20-30 minutes, until they puff up slightly.
  10. Deep Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350°F (180°C). Fry the curry breads in batches, turning frequently, for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  11. Serve: Allow to cool slightly and serve the curry breads warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature (350°F/180°C) to ensure a crispy crust without absorbing too much oil.
  • You can substitute Japanese curry roux with another mild curry paste if preferred, but the flavor profile will differ slightly.
  • Ensure the dough is well kneaded to develop gluten, which gives the bread structure and chewiness.
  • Resting the bread after breading allows the coating to adhere better during frying.
  • Leftover curry bread can be reheated in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.

Keywords: Curry Bread, Japanese Curry Bread, Fried Curry Bread, Homemade Curry Bread, Japanese Snack, Deep Fried Bread, Curry Filling Bread

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