Refreshing Matcha Swiss Roll
A delicate and light sponge roll infused with the refreshing flavor of matcha green tea.
Story
Experience the delicate balance of earthy matcha and sweet cream in this light, airy sponge roll. Perfect for an afternoon tea, this dessert offers a refreshing escape with its vibrant green hue and soft texture.
Ingredients
Flour
Matcha powder
White sugar
Yeast
Instructions
1
Step 1
Fill a bowl with water, add a spoonful of white sugar and half a spoonful of yeast. Mix well and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Step 2
Slowly pour the water into the flour and stir until it forms flaky crumbs.
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Step 3
Knead into a dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest for about 2 hours.
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Step 4
Knead the rested dough again and divide it into two parts.
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Step 5
Take one portion of dough, knead in matcha powder, and form a green dough.
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Step 6
Press both the white and green doughs flat, then place the green dough on top of the white dough.
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Step 7
Roll the dough sheet into a rectangle with an even thickness as much as possible (it doesn't matter if it's irregular).
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Step 8
Slowly roll up the flattened dough sheet.
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Step 9
Cut into evenly sized rolls with a knife.
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Step 10
Place them in the steamer and let proof for another 30 minutes.
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Step 11
Turn on high heat; once the water starts boiling, steam for 15 minutes.
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Step 12
After steaming, wait 3 minutes before opening the lid and removing them.
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.
