Bak Kwa ~ BBQ sweetmeat Sandwich Loaf

Bak kwa or Long Yoke are just different names for this BBQ sweetmeat which is a popular delicacy during CNY.  Since I've brought back a packet of '00' Italian flour from Melbourne, thought I'll try making bread with this and came up with 'Bak Kwa ~ BBQ Sweetmeat sandwich loaf'.

'00' Italian flour which cost slightly less than 3AUD for 1 kg.

Cut up bak kwa and some canola oil.

Roll out the ball of dough, flatten a bit, apply a thin layer of oil, place the bak kwa pieces, sandwhich with the plain dough in the middle.

Loaf in the dish before proving.

Loaf after proving, apply egg glaze and a generous sprinkling of black sesame seeds.

Should have put another layer of bak kwa pieces, well, will do so next time.

You don't need a serrated knife to slice up the bread, just tear it apart with your fingers!

Fluffy texture, soft and yummy!

Just couldn't resist snapping this, ok..... one for the road!

Ingredients

• 360 gm '00' flour - sifted   
• 30 gm caster sugar
• 1/4  tsp salt
• 1.1/8  tsp dried yeast
• 200 ml milk
• 55 gm butter/margarine
• 150 gm bak kwa - cut
• Black sesame seeds or nuts of your choice  (optional)
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water  - egg glaze

Method

1. Mix sifted flour, salt, yeast and sugar with the dough hook for a short while till well mixed.
2. Add in milk, beat for a second, then mix in the butter and continue to beat till dough is smooth and leaves the sides of the bowl.
3. Remove dough hook, cover the bowl with a damp cloth, let prove for an hour or till double in size in a warm place.
4. Punch dough to release air, knead for a few minutes till smooth.
5. Divide dough into 2 portions.  Subdivide each portion into 8 small pieces, totalling 16 small pieces of dough.
6. Shape each piece into a flat round, roll out about 3 inch diameter, apply a thin layer of oil on 8 pieces of dough.  Place the sweetmeat and sandwhich together with a plain round piece of dough.
7. Arrange them into a lightly greased 8" x 4" dish, standing on their sides close together. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 40 mins.
8. Brush top of loaf with beaten egg glaze, sprinkle on black sesame seeds.
9. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 degC for 20 to 25 mins. or till golden brown.
10. Let cool in dish for 5 mins. before removing and letting it cool completely on a wire rack.

Note :  You can substitute '00' Italian flour with high protein or bread flour.

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