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How to Make Scallion and Pork Floss Bread: A Simple Guide

Scallion and pork floss bread is a beloved snack, loved for its fluffy texture, savory flavor, and aromatic scallions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: For the dough: 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 30g sugar, 2g salt, 1 egg, 150ml warm milk, 30g butter. For the filling: 50g cooked pork floss, 3 chopped scallions, 1 tbsp sesame oil.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add egg and warm milk, knead into a smooth dough. Incorporate softened butter and knead until elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

2. Shape the bread: Punch down the dough, divide into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, cover, and rest for 10 minutes. Flatten each portion, wrap in scallion and pork floss mixed with sesame oil. Seal tightly.

3. Proof and bake: Place the dough on a baking sheet, proof for 30 minutes. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 180°C for 15-18 minutes until golden.

Tips: For extra flavor, add a pinch of five-spice powder to the filling. Enjoy warm with milk or tea! This versatile bread is perfect for breakfast or as a tasty snack.