Sweet Black Rice Bread

Ingredient

Method

150g high protein flour 70g low protein flour 20g milk powder 50g Black Glutinous Rice+20ml water 70g sugar 1 tsp salt 2.5 tsp instant yeast + 125ml water 25g butter Filling: (beat until smooth) 160g cream cheese 30g roasted black sesame powder 30g icing sugar Topping: (mix well into a bowl) 1-2 tbsp roasted black sesame 1 tbsp cooked glutinous rice flour 2 tsp icing sugar

FOR STAND MIXER WITH DOUGH HOOK, OR BY HAND: 1. Soak the black glutinous rice into water for at least 4 hours and drain it. Steam the rice with 20 ml water for 60min until cooked. Set aside to cool completely. 2. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl. Put water in a cup and sprinkle the yeast on top, set aside for about 5 minutes, until the yeast begins to react. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms then knead for about 20-30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap, set aside about 2-3 hours for ferment. 3.  Once dough has risen, place it on a floured surface, and knead lightly. Rest for 15 minutes. 4. Divide the dough into 12-15 equal portions, roll flat dough, add in 1 tbsp of cheese filling and wrap up to form into circle shape. Spray some water on top the dough. Dip into topping. Set aside and allow to rise for 1 hour hour. Repeat for the next portion. 5. Bake at 180 degree Celsius for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.