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Black Sesame Swirl Buns (Toasty, Nutty, Totally Dreamy)

Pam 2026
Black Sesame Swirl Buns (Toasty, Nutty, Totally Dreamy)

Ingredients

Ingredients

Makes 8 buns.

  • 2½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60ml) warm water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg

For the Black Sesame Swirl:

  • ½ cup (70g) black sesame seeds (or ⅓ cup black sesame paste)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (to loosen)

Black sesame doesn’t get enough love. That changes now.

These swirl buns are soft as clouds, with ribbons of nutty, toasty black sesame running through every bite. Not too sweet. Just right. Eat one for breakfast. Eat another for dessert. No judgment.

1

Make the Dough

  • Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, water, egg, and butter.
  • Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1 hour until doubled.
2

Make the Black Sesame Paste

  • Grind black sesame seeds into a fine powder. Mix with sugar, butter, and enough milk to form a spreadable paste.
3

Assemble the Swirls

  • Roll dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread black sesame paste evenly over the surface.
  • Roll up tightly from the long edge. Cut into 8 equal slices.
4

Bake

  • Place slices in a greased baking pan. Let rise 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden.
5

Serve

  • Cool slightly. Pull apart. Watch the swirls hypnotize you.

Summary

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Rise Time: 1.5 hours | Cook Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 8 buns | Difficulty: Medium (worth it)

Storage Notes

Room temp 2 days. Reheat in microwave for 15 seconds or oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.

Freeze: Yes, up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before eating.

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