Chinese Sesame Bread with Scallions

Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: kirbiecravings.com
Category: Chinese

Ingredients
2 1⁄2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Warm Water
1 teaspoon Yeast
1 cup Scallions (chopped)
4 tablespoons Sesame Seeds

Directions
  1. In a food processor, add flour, sugar, oil, salt, water, yeast. Blend until dough comes together and then let it knead for 2-3 minutes. Dough will be quite sticky. You can also do this by hand.
  2. Lightly grease a 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.
  3. Lightly flour a large flat surface. Roll dough out. Spread scallions across surface. Then, roll dough back up, with the scallions folded on the inside. Form the roll into a spiral. Carefully use the rolling pin on the spiral, rolling and flattening until it becomes a large round disc.
  4. Sprinkle both sides with sesame seeds, so that the exterior has a sesame crust. Use about 2 tablespoons per side. Let dough rest for about 20 minutes.
  5. Using an oversized pot or pan, add oil in a thin layer 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.