If you have fresh mandarins at home, consider making this soft and delicious mandarin bread.
Ingredients:
- 1 large mandarin (or 2-3 small mandarins)
- 2 eggs
- 25ml water
- 1.5 teaspoons yeast
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
- 5 teaspoons sugar
- A small amount of black sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mandarin Mixture: Mix the eggs, two drops of white vinegar (to neutralize any eggy smell), and mandarines, in a blender, until the mixture becomes a smooth, pulp-free juice.
- Activate the Yeast: Heat 25ml of water in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the yeast to the warm water and stir until dissolved.
- Make the Dough: Pour the mandarin-egg mixture into a large bowl. Add the flour, yeast mixture, melted butter, and sugar. Knead the ingredients into a soft dough. Adjust by adding more water or flour as needed to achieve the right consistency. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1.5 hours, until it doubles in size and has a honeycomb texture.
- Shape the Rolls: Lightly flour your hands and surface. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions. For each portion, use a rolling pin to press out any air bubbles, flattening it to about the size of your palm. Fold the long sides of the flattened dough inward into thirds, then roll it up from the short side. Place each roll onto a baking tray. Let the rolls proof for 20 minutes until they double in size. Brush the tops with egg yolk and sprinkle with black sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil to prevent the rolls from drying out. Bake for 25 minutes. The bread is done if a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
