Crispy Green Onion Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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300 g plain flour
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3 g quick-rise yeast
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4 g quick-rise yeast (use if the temperature is low)
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175 g lukewarm water
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150 g chopped scallions (about 5.5 oz)
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½ tsp salt
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a pinch of Chinese five-spice
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2 tbsp pure maple syrup
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1 tbsp oat milk
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sesame seeds (raw white preferred)
→ Oil Mix
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3 tbsp plain flour
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4 tbsp cooking oil
# Instructions:
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Toss the flour into a bowl and add the yeast. Drizzle in warm water a little at a time while mixing with chopsticks. Keep going until it’s not dry anymore. Knead until the dough is soft. Cover with a damp cloth and plate, letting it rise until it’s about 1.5X larger—this takes roughly 30-35 minutes.
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Put flour in a small bowl. Heat the oil until bubbling (test by dipping a chopstick inside). Slowly pour the oil into the bowl and mix it up. Let it cool down for a bit.
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Get your oven ready by setting it to 475°F (245°C).
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Lightly sprinkle some flour on your counter. Roll the dough out until it’s 3 mm thick and shaped like a 16” x 10” rectangle.
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Spread about two-thirds of the oil mix across the dough. Then sprinkle the scallions down the center and press lightly to keep them in place.
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Fold the bottom edge of the dough up to cover the scallions. Smear the rest of the oil paste and more scallions over the surface. Fold the top flap down to enclose it all. Seal the edges by pinching and flip the dough so the seam faces down.
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Mix together the maple syrup and oat milk until smooth. Spread it evenly over the dough surface. Sprinkle a generous layer of sesame seeds on top.
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Using a serrated knife, divide the dough into 6 pieces. Put them on a baking tray about an inch apart.
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Bake for around 12 minutes until they’re golden and sound hollow when tapped. Check the middle for doneness. Serve warm as they are or stuffed with fillings of choice.
# Notes:
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It's best to weigh ingredients with a kitchen scale for accuracy.
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Use parchment paper on the tray to avoid sticking.
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If raw white sesame seeds aren't available, toasted ones work fine but could darken more when baked.
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If you'd like it less sweet, try 1 tablespoon maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of plant milk.
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Half a teaspoon of salt works, but you can tweak it to match your preference.