Pandesal

1. Combine milk, 2 teaspoons sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; stir until sugar and yeast are fully dissolved, about 5 minutes.

2. Mix remaining sugar, flour, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in milk mixture and vegetable oil. Mix until dough comes together.

3. Turn dough out onto a flat work surface. Knead until smooth. Shape into a ball and return to the bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, at least 1 hour.

4. Divide dough into 4 equal portions using a bench knife. Roll each portion into a log; slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces.

5. Pour bread crumbs onto a large plate. Roll each piece of dough in bread crumbs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise until puffy, 30 to 45 minutes.

6. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

7. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips

You can use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour if needed.

Substitute melted butter for the oil if desired.

For faster and easier kneading, you may use a stand mixer with the dough hook attached.