Flower Scallion Rolls

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
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== Ingredients ==
* 3½ cups all purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
* 1½ cups lukewarm water
* ⅓ cup sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* scallions, finely chopped, as desired
== Directions ==
# Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let sit for 15 minutes.
# Place the flour in a large bowl.
# Begin adding the yeast in a steady stream, stirring.
# Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, adding a bit of flour or water as necessary.
# Let the dough rise for 3 hours.
# Dissolve the baking powder in ½ tablespoon of cold water.
# Knead into the risen dough until the dough is again smooth and elastic.
# To prepare rolls: roll the dough into a 24-inch square.
# Lightly rub the sesame oil over with your fingers.
# Sprinkle over with salt and scallion.
# Roll the dough up tightly, as you would when rolling up a sleeping bag or when making jelly rolls.
# Make sure the ends are even.
# Cut the dough into 2-inch pieces.
# Press down lengthwise on the center of each bun with a lightly oiled chopstick, firmly enough so that the layers spread apart,but not so firmly that you cut clear through.
# The layers will push out to the sides, so that you have two ovals that are joined in the center.
# Pick up the dough by its smooth, rounded ends, and pull until they meet underneath the roll.
# Pinch the ends together underneath the roll.
# This causes the flower to become rounder in shape.
# Let the rolls sit for 10 minutes and steam for 20 minutes on high heat.
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