SHAO PING (Sesame Buns)

SHAO PING (Sesame Buns)

1 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
Vegetable oil for frying

Spread sesame seeds on tray or baking sheet and set aside.

In large mixing bowl, combine salt, sugar, flour and
baking powder.Gradually add water, stirring with
wooden spoon to make a smooth dough. Mix in sesame oil.

Pour dough out onto a lightly floured surface and
knead for 5 min. Shape kneaded dough into a long
roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Cut into
1 1/2-inch sections, pat each piece into a little
ball, and flatten to about 1/2-inch thick.

Moisten with a little water and press wet side into
sesame seeds. Coat thoroughly. Fry cakes, seed side up,
in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat for about
5 mins but do not let them burn.

Arrange fried cakes seed side up on a baking sheet and
bake under preheated broiler for about 4 to5 minutes.
They are done when the sesame seeds begin to turn
brown and smell fragrant. Serve hot.