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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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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
Kouign Amann
Kouign amann are flaky pastries made using a caramelized pastry dough. I love to fill mine with delicious fillings such as mochi, cookie butter, nutella,…
Creme brûlée milk bread
Soft and fluffy milk bread buns are filled with vanilla pastry cream and topped with caramelized sugar for the ultimate creme brulee-inspired pastry treat! I…
Super soft tangzhong brioche bread
This fluffy brioche is made using the tangzhong method to give it a beautiful, light texture that stays soft for days. This recipe uses all…
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,…
