Green Onion Shao Bing (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 300 g all-purpose flour
02 - 3 g instant yeast (use 4 g if weather is cooler)
03 - 175 g warm water

→ Filling

04 - 150 g scallions, finely chopped (5.5 oz)
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - Dash of Chinese 5-spice powder

→ Wash and Coating

07 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon oat milk
09 - Raw white sesame seeds

→ Oil Paste

10 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
11 - 4 tablespoons cooking oil

# Instructions:

01 - Place all-purpose flour in a bowl, then sprinkle yeast on top. Slowly add the warm water while stirring with chopsticks until no dry spots remain. Knead the mixture into a soft dough with your hands. Cover with a moist towel and lid, and let it proof until 1.5 times its original size (about 30-35 minutes).
02 - Add flour to a bowl. Heat the cooking oil in a pan until bubbles form around a chopstick tip when tested. Carefully pour the hot oil over the flour and stir to combine into a smooth paste. Allow it to cool slightly.
03 - Dust your work surface with flour. Transfer the proofed dough onto it and roll into a large rectangle, about 3 mm thick (16"x10"). Spread ⅔ of the oil paste over the dough and evenly distribute half of the chopped scallions. Press gently to adhere.
04 - Lift the bottom of the dough and flip it up to cover the green onions. Spread the remaining oil paste and the rest of the scallions on top. Fold the top layer of the dough over and pinch all edges to seal. Flip the dough so the seam is on the bottom.
05 - Whisk together maple syrup and oat milk. Brush the mixture evenly over the dough surface. Generously sprinkle sesame seeds on top to coat.
06 - Cut the dough into 6 equal portions using a serrated knife. Place them 1 inch apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
07 - Bake in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Fully baked portions will produce a hollow sound when tapped and should be fully cooked through inside. Serve hot as-is or with your preferred filling.

# Notes:

01 - Weighing ingredients using a scale is highly recommended for accuracy.
02 - Raw white sesame seeds provide a better appearance, but toasted ones can be used with caution to avoid burning.
03 - For a less sweet wash, use 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 2 tablespoons plant milk.
04 - Lining the baking tray with parchment paper ensures easy removal after baking.

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