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Bread, Chinese Sesame Bread with Scallions
Recipe By :Kirbie
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Ethnic Low Fat
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp vegetable oil -- (plus additional for oiling pan)
1 tsp salt
1 cup lukewarm water
1 tsp instant yeast
1 cup chopped scallions
4 tbsp white sesame seeds
Chinese
Chinese Sesame Scallion Bread (also sometimes referred to as Sesame
Pancake, pronounced zhi ma da bing), is a fluffy, thick bread filled
with scallions and crusted with sesame seeds. It's commonly found in
Northern Chinese cuisine and is especially popular in Islamic Chinese cuisine.
In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, oil, salt, water, yeast. Using the
dough hook attachment of your stand mixer, combine ingredients until
dough comes together and then knead on low speed for 2-3 minutes.
Dough will be quite sticky. You can also do this by hand, which is
how my mom did it.
Lightly grease another large bowl. Gather dough and place into
greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rest in a warm
place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Lightly flour a large pastry board or flat surface. Roll dough out
[10" to 12" diameter]. Spread scallions across surface. Then, roll
dough back up [into a log], with the scallions folded on the inside.
Form the roll into a spiral [4" to 5" diameter]. Carefully use the
rolling pin on the spiral, rolling and flattening until it becomes a
large round disc [10" - 12" again but not bigger than your pan]. (An
alternative method: My mother's method was to grease a large plate
and roll dough out with scallions directly onto the plate. This
method works but you won't have as many layers.
Sprinkle both sides with sesame seeds, so that the exterior has a
sesame crust. I used about 2 tbsp per side. Let dough rest for about
20 minutes.
Using an over-sized pot or pan, add oil and preheat. Once oil is hot,
slide your bread into the pot/pan. Cook each side for about 7 minutes
on medium high heat until both top and bottom develop a brown crust
and the inside is fully cooked. Slice and serve. Bread is best enjoyed warm.
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 180 Calories; 3g Fat (16.1%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
0mg Cholesterol; 271mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.