Black Sesame Dinner Rolls
Eggs help moisturize dryness and nourish the blood, while butter is known to promote blood circulation.
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These buns are crafted with a focus on well-being, utilizing the nourishing qualities of eggs combined with the circulatory benefits of butter.
Ingredients
Egg
Black sesame seeds
High-gluten flour
Water
Yeast
Butter
Blackcurrant
Egg white
Sugar
Salt
Instructions
1
Step 1
Put high-gluten flour, sugar, salt, yeast, water, and eggs into the bread machine.
2
Step 2
Knead the dough until smooth, then add butter.
3
Step 3
Continue kneading until gluten film forms.
4
Step 4
First fermentation.
5
Step 5
Ferment until it doubles in size.
6
Step 6
Divide the fermented dough into 9 equal portions and let rest for 15 minutes.
7
Step 7
Flatten each portion into a round shape and wrap with an appropriate amount of soaked blackcurrants.
8
Step 8
Seal the edges tightly.
9
Step 9
Brush on an appropriate amount of egg white, hold the sealed edge, and dip it into a bowl of black sesame seeds to ensure the brushed area is fully covered.
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Step 10
Place on a baking sheet for the final proofing.
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Step 11
Proof until they have expanded sufficiently.
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Step 12
Bake in the middle of the oven at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Main Dish
Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck
Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.
