How To Make Scallion Rolls by Bao Bei 花卷

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

scallions

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are often more readily available.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used to reduce cost without affecting texture.

Cut around 6 to 8 roots and ends of scallions depending on the size.

Finely dice 1 shallot.

In a pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil on high heat.

Add the diced shallot to the oil and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until golden.

Let the oil cool down after achieving the golden color.

Prepare a cup with 1 cup of water, yeast, and sugar; let it set aside to bloom for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt.

Pour the yeast water into the flour in increments while stirring.

Start mixing with a stick until a shape begins to form, then knead with your hands until smooth.

Transfer the dough to a surface and knead for about 7 to 10 minutes until smooth.

Shape the dough into a ball and coat the bowl with a bit of oil, covering it to let it rise for 1.5 to 2 hours.

After the dough has doubled in size, perform a final kneading for 3 minutes to infuse the oil and remove air bubbles.

Dust your workspace with flour and create an initial rectangle shape with your hands.

Roll the dough evenly from top to bottom, rotating horizontally to achieve an even thickness.

Massage the scallions and distribute them evenly across the dough.

Roll the dough from bottom to top into a spiral shape, ensuring it is tight and secure with about 4 to 5 full rotations.

Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch wide pieces.

Push down the middle of each piece with chopsticks and roll it up until it meets the end, sealing it by pushing the chopsticks down.

Let the pinwheels rise again for 20 to 30 minutes until slightly increased in size and bounces back when pressed.

Steam the pinwheels for 10 minutes.

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