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    Home » Recipes » Breads & Buns

    Matcha Black Sesame Rolls

    Published: Feb 17, 2020 by Michelle · 5 Comments

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    These Matcha Black Sesame Rolls are a creative twist on a classic cinnamon bun. They feature green tea-flavoured buns filled with delicious sweet black sesame & tahini.

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Aiya Matcha. All images and opinions expressed are solely my own. Thank you for supporting brands that help make Sift & Simmer possible! 

    A matcha black sesame roll on a small white round plate with rolls on a larger plate, small bowl of matcha icing with spoon.
    We're already rolling halfway into February. Gah.

    I sometimes get my best ideas while I'm about to fall asleep.

    I was thinking about Black Sesame Soup and how a paste would taste in bun form.

    This matcha and black sesame roll combination came to me during one of those nights when I was tossing and turning and couldn't sleep.

    A twist on the classic cinnamon roll, I paired a thick and nutty black sesame paste with a soft matcha dough and rolled it up to create these Matcha Black Sesame Rolls. An extra drizzle of sweet matcha icing seals the deal.

    Matcha black sesame rolls on a large plate.

    Both black sesame and matcha are very Asian flavours.

    You'll see lots of Asian desserts with the two flavours together.

    The nuttiness of the black sesame pairs well with the earthiness of matcha.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • matcha bun dough

    Sesame paste filling:

    • white sesame paste/tahini
    • granulated cane sugar
    • black sesame powder

    How to make the buns

    Make the basic bun dough and flavour it with high-quality matcha. 

    Then, make the easy sesame paste by combining tahini, sugar, and black sesame powder.

    Add the paste to the rolled out dough.

    Roll up the dough like you would a cinnamon roll.

    Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces, assemble them into a baking vessel, and pop them into the oven.

    Let cool, and cover with a matcha glaze.

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    These Matcha Black Sesame Rolls are not lacking in flavour and are best enjoyed with a matcha latte for that extra boost of caffeine. 😉

    Let me know if you try this recipe -- I'd love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below.

    Matcha black sesame rolls on a plate with tea packaging, small bowl and spoon with matcha sauce.A close up of cut open matcha black sesame bun with fork on small round plate, buns in background.A cut open matcha black sesame roll on a small white round plate with fork, buns in background with text overlay.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Matcha Black Sesame Rolls

    A twist on the classic cinnamon buns, these are matcha green tea buns paired with a nutty black sesame filling.
    Prep Time2 hrs
    Cook Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Asian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 213kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Dough:

    • 250 g all-purpose flour
    • 125 ml warm whole milk
    • 30 g granulated sugar
    • 3 g active dry yeast
    • 2 g sea salt
    • 15 ml avocado oil
    • 20 g beaten egg
    • 2 ml vanilla
    • 6 g Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha sifted

    Black Sesame Filling:

    • 30 g white sesame tahini sesame paste
    • 60 g granulated cane sugar
    • 30 g black sesame powder

    Matcha Glaze:

    • 3 g Aiya Culinary Grade Matcha sifted
    • 8 g icing sugar
    • 1 splash whole milk
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine together the warmed milk, sugar, and yeast. Leave it aside for a few minutes until bubbly.
    • In a stand mixer bowl, add in the flour, yeast mixture, salt, oil, egg, vanilla and matcha. Knead on low-medium speed until the dough comes together and is shiny, about 6-7 minutes. If it's too sticky, add in a little bit of flour. Try not to add in too much flour.
    • Transfer the dough into a lightly greased bowl and cover with a towel and leave to double in size in a warm location. Depending on the temperature of your room, it may take anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 hours.

    Make the black sesame filing:

    • In a small bowl, combine together tahini, sugar, and black sesame powder. The mixture will be quite thick. If it's too thick, add in a little bit of the oil from the tahini to help loosen. Set aside.
    • Once the dough has risen, deflate the dough and transfer to a work surface dusted with a little flour. Use a rolling pin to roll it into a rectangle 15" by 10" in size.
    • With the long edge facing you, spread the black sesame filling evenly on the dough using an offset spatula. Carefully roll up the dough into a log. Divide and cut into 8 even pieces.
    • Place the pieces cut side up (with the swirl showing) onto a 8" or 9" round baking pan. Place a piece of plastic wrap over top and leave to double in size in a warm location.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
    • Once dough has risen, bake at 350°F/177°C for 25 minutes. Cover with foil for the last 5 minutes of the bake if the tops are browning too quickly.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool on a cooling rack.
    • Cool completely before adding the matcha glaze.

    Make the matcha glaze:

    • In a bowl, combine the matcha, icing sugar, and a splash of milk. Stir the mixture until it's the consistency you like. Drizzle over top of the cooled buns.

    Notes

    Best eaten on the day it's made, however, it can be covered and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days, unless unglazed. Gently reheat in the microwave prior to serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Renee

      July 08, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      The matcha glaze really took these to the next level. Our family loves all things black sesame and matcha, so these were perfect and so yummy!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        July 08, 2020 at 4:27 pm

        Great to hear this, thanks Renee!

    2. Nad

      January 25, 2021 at 9:12 am

      Can you leave out the tahini paste? If yes, how to make the filling with just black sesame powder?

      Reply
      • Michelle

        January 25, 2021 at 9:41 am

        I highly recommend the tahini paste.

        You could leave out the tahini paste, however, I found the paste really helps the black sesame powder stick to the buns (and not have it leak all over). You can substitute with honey instead and leave out the granulated sugar if you want to omit the tahini.

    3. Linsey

      July 13, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is a new form of cinnamon bun with black sesame which is very healthy to eat. Love it.

      Reply

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