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Pandesal
Mildly sweet with a soft, pillowy crumb and a lightly crisp, breadcrumb-coated crust.
Lens analyzedPandesal is a soft, slightly sweet Filipino bread roll with a light, airy crumb and a fine, crumbly crust coated in breadcrumbs. It's a breakfast staple, usually eaten warm, split and filled with butter, cheese, or a savory filling.
Where it comes from
Pandesal has roots in Spanish colonial-era bread baking in the Philippines, and its name comes from the Spanish "pan de sal" (bread of salt), though the roll has evolved into its own distinctly Filipino bread over generations.
Buying it
Look for pandesal at Filipino bakeries or in the bakery section of Asian grocery stores, choosing rolls that feel soft and light rather than dense or dry.
Storing it
Store pandesal at room temperature in a sealed bag for a day or two, since it's best fresh; freeze extra rolls and reheat them briefly to restore softness.
Keeps about 3 days in the pantry.
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