Green Onion Shao Bing Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 300 g all-purpose flour
02 - 3 g instant yeast
03 - 4 g instant yeast (if weather is cooler)
04 - 175 g warm water
05 - 150 g scallions (5.5 oz)
06 - ½ teaspoon salt
07 - dash of Chinese 5-spice powder
08 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
09 - 1 tablespoon oat milk
10 - sesame seeds (preferably raw white sesame seeds)

→ Oil Paste

11 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 - 4 tablespoons cooking oil

# Instructions:

01 - Place all-purpose flour in a bowl then sprinkle yeast on top. Using chopsticks, slowly add water while stirring the flour until no dry spots remain. Knead into a soft dough. Cover with a moist towel and lid, then let proof until 1.5X its original size, about 30-35 minutes.
02 - Add flour to a bowl and heat the oil. Once the oil is ready (check for bubbling around a chopstick), carefully pour it into the flour. Stir to combine into a paste and let it cool slightly.
03 - Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
04 - Dust the work surface with flour. Transfer the dough over and roll it out to 3 mm thickness, forming a 16" x 10" rectangle.
05 - Spread ⅔ of the oil paste over the dough. Place chopped scallions in the middle of the dough and gently press to adhere.
06 - Lift the bottom layer and flip it over to cover the scallions. Spread remaining oil paste and scallions on top, then fold the top part over to cover. Pinch to seal all openings and flip over with the seam side down.
07 - Whisk together maple syrup and oat milk until incorporated. Brush the dough with this mixture and pack the top with sesame seeds.
08 - Cut the dough into 6 equal portions using a serrated knife. Transfer to a baking tray, spacing them 1 inch apart.
09 - Bake for 12 minutes until golden brown. Bread will be fully baked when it produces a hollow sound when tapped, and the inside is fully cooked. Serve hot or stuffed with your chosen filling.

# Notes:

01 - Highly recommend weighing ingredients using a scale for accuracy.
02 - Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easier handling.
03 - If you can't find raw white sesame seeds, toasted sesame seeds can be used, but they may darken or overcook.
04 - For a less sweet wash, use 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 2 tablespoons plant milk.
05 - ½ teaspoon of salt is recommended; adjust to taste if desired.

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