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Japanese milk bread by hand (no milk powder)
Perfectly fluffy, tender bread with a subtle sweetness and richness. Skip the stand mixer and make this wonderful loaf completely by hand. One of my favorite parts about visiting Asia is eating the magically soft and fluffy bread. The glossy, golden brown crust breaks open to reveal…
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What we love
Hi! My name is Hali
Welcome to Halicopter Away! I’m the baker, photographer, traveler, food lover behind this site, a place for mouthwatering bakes, whimsical creations, and my undying love for fresh baked bread.
I love traveling, eating, and traveling to eat. When I’m not on the road, you can find me in my San Francisco kitchen, baking, cooking, and experimenting with new recipes.
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my latest recipes
Flaky croissant-style scallion pastry rolls
These flaky scallion rolls are a delicious Asian-fusion bread that combines flaky laminated pastry with soft fluffy milk bread. They’re filled with sriracha mayo and…
Cute bunny melon pan
These melon pan are made with soft and fluffy milk bread and covered with a sweet cookie crust. They’re shaped like adorable bunnies to celebrate…
Cozonac (sweet walnut roll bread)
Cozonac is a sweet yeasted bread traditional to Romania, Bulgaria, and other southeastern European countries. Often filled with a chocolate walnut paste, it’s a delicious…
sourdough
Sourdough pumpkin muffins
These soft and fluffy spiced pumpkin muffins are made with sourdough discard for extra flavor. Chocolate chunks and a crunchy sugar topping made these a…
Chocolate walnut sourdough biscotti
This crunchy sourdough biscotti is filled with dark chocolate chunks and walnuts, and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary and orange zest add a beautiful fragrance.…
Sourdough Japanese milk bread
This fluffy sourdough milk bread is made using the tangzhong method to create the softest white bread loaf. A long, slow rise creates a rich,…
