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Weekly Buddhist Diet: Steamed Sesame Flower Rolls
Weekly Buddhist Diet: Steamed Sesame Flower Rolls Week 2 of September 2026 Summary: Steamed Sesame Flower Rolls are soft, layered Chinese buns flavored with black sesame and a restrained pepper-salt mixture instead of scallions. The dough is folded, twisted, proofed, and steamed until fluffy. The rolls mainly provide carbohydrates, while sesame adds unsaturated fat, protein, and minerals. Pair them with tofu, vegetables, and soup for a more varied meal. Ingredients: · All-purpose flour 500 g· Warm water 270 ml· Instant yeast 5 g· Sugar 10 g· Toasted black sesame 2 tbsp· Ground Sichuan pepper 1/4 tsp· Salt 1/2 tsp· Sesame oil 1 tbsp Instructions: 1. Activate the yeastMix the warm…
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