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SESAME-AND-GREEN ONION KNOTS
Makes 12 rolls
Filled with green onions, a.k.a. scallions or spring onions, and speckled with sesame seeds, these braided rolls are inspired by cong you bing, or scallion pancakes, a Chinese savory flatbread.
4¼ cups (540 grams) bread flour, divided, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons (24 grams) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (9 grams) plus ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 (0.25-ounce) package (7 grams) instant yeast*
¾ cup (180 grams) whole milk
½ cup (120 grams) plus 1 tablespoon (15 grams) water, divided
⅓ cup (76 grams) unsalted butter
2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature and divided
¾ cup (64 grams) lightly packed finely sliced green onion