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Sesame Spring Onion Rolls

Cultural Context

Originating from Taiwan, Sesame Spring Onion Rolls, also known as scallion pancakes, are a beloved street food and snack. These flaky, savory pastries showcase the simple yet vibrant flavors of spring onions and sesame oil, often enjoyed with a soy-based dipping sauce. Today, they are popular in various Asian cuisines and have found a place in international culinary scenes, celebrated for their satisfying texture and rich taste.

TaiwaneseTWmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
25 grams sugar
500 grams bread flour
room temperature water
10 to 12 spring onions
20 grams sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
raw sesame seeds

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour can be more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

spring onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Chives provide a similar flavor, while green onions are often less expensive.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious, while sunflower seeds are typically more affordable.

1

Add dry yeast to a mixing bowl with room temperature water and 25 grams of sugar, stir until dissolved.

2

Add 500 grams of bread flour and stir until it forms a rough dough.

3

Knead the dough for 7 to 10 minutes until it forms a dough ball.

4

Let the dough proof in the fridge for 30 minutes until doubled in size.

5

Chop the spring onions into rings and place them in a bowl.

6

Add 20 grams of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of white pepper to the spring onions and mix well.

7

Dust flour on a surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle measuring 60 by 30 centimeters and 0.5 to 0.7 centimeters thick.

8

Spread the spring onion filling evenly over the rolled dough.

9

Fold the dough into thirds and seal the edges by pinching or cutting.

10

Brush the top with a simple syrup made from 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of hot water, then sprinkle raw sesame seeds on top.

11

Portion the dough into 6 pieces and place them on a baking tray.

12

Let the portions proof at room temperature for 30 minutes.

13

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingkneadingrollingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlspatulascraperbaking trayoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensesame

Also Known As

Scallion PancakesCong You Bing

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