Cute Shape Bow Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Take out 6-8 g (for the bow center) from the dough that's finished its first rising.
2. 2
   Together with the left over dough (for body) make two round shapes and let them rest.
3. 3
   For main part of the bow, roll out dough into a rectangle (7 cm x 16 cm) and cut it in half using a knife.
4. 4
   Turn over to the nicer looking side and cross the dough at 1/3 from the bottom.
5. 5
   Bring down the upper edge of the dough to the center.
6. 6
   Turn it over and make an indentation with your finger dusted in bread flour.
7. 7
   To get the valley fold shape, seal the bow center firmly.
8. 8
   Form a nice bow shape .
9. 9
   Take the dough for bow center and make it flat.
10. 10
    Fold into thirds from the side.
11. 11
    Roll it out using a rolling pin.
12. 12
    Place the center dough on the bow and turn it over to seal.
13. 13
    Turn the bow over again and form a nice bow shape.
14. 14
    Place them on a baking tray and let rise a second time.
15. 15
    Once they're done, preheat the oven.
16. 16
    If you prefer, apply the egg coating.
17. 17
    Bake them in a preheated oven.
18. 18
    It's also delicious as a matcha dough.
19. 19
    In the photo shows the Frog Green Tea & Amanatto (sweetened beans) Bread Dough.