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Matcha Black Sesame Rolls

These Matcha Black Sesame Rolls are a delicious twist on a classic cinnamon bun. It features soft and tender green tea-flavored buns with a filling of nutty black sesame, sugar and tahini paste.

⏱️ Prep: 120m 🔥 Cook: 25m ⏰ Total: 145m 👥 Serves: 6
Ingredients:
  • 1 batch Matcha Shokupan dough
  • 50 ml Chinese sesame paste (or tahini)
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 30 g black sesame powder
  • 1 tsp matcha (sifted)
  • 2-3 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tsp whole milk (or to your desired consistency)
Instructions:
  1. Make the Matcha Shokupan dough according to the recipe.
  2. Make the black sesame filling:
  3. Shape the buns:
  4. Make the matcha glaze:
Nutrition:
Calories: 124 kcal

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I'm Michelle, an avid home cook and self-taught baker with over 18 years of experience in the kitchen. On my website, you'll find creative, modern Asian baking recipes, matcha green tea recipes and traditional recipes inspired by my Chinese and Southeast Asian heritage. With easy-to-follow instructions alongside tried-and-tested recipes, I'll assist you in creating delicious dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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