Experience the incredible texture of this Ultimate Sweet Sesame Flatbread, a beloved classic in Chinese pastry known for its delicate, shatteringly flaky layers and warm, sugar-filled center. Unlike standard flatbreads, this recipe utilizes the traditional oil-pastry (You-Su) technique combined with a hot-water dough base to ensure a perfect balance of a crispy exterior and a soft, airy interior. Every bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by the aromatic nuttiness of toasted sesame seeds. Whether you’re looking for an authentic Asian breakfast staple or a unique sweet snack to pair with your afternoon tea, this step-by-step guide simplifies the intricate folding process so you can achieve professional, bakery-quality results right in your own kitchen oven.

Sweet Sesame FlatBread / Sweet Clay Oven Rolls

Sweet Clay Oven Rolls, also known as sweet sesame flat bread, are a beloved traditional Taiwanese snack and breakfast bread. Baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these flat rolls are topped with white sesame seeds and lightly sweetened for a delicious contrast in texture and flavor.

In Taiwan, savory versions of these rolls are often filled with fried dough sticks (youtiao) or eggs, but the sweet version is just as popular — especially for those who enjoy a slightly sweet, crunchy snack with their tea or morning coffee.

With a satisfying flakiness and the rich aroma of toasted sesame, these oven-baked rolls are simple, nostalgic, and perfect for introducing Taiwanese baking culture to new audiences.

Servings 15 pieces

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 0

Total Time 1

Equipment

Oven
Rolling Pin
Mixing bowl
Baking Sheet
Flat Pan

Ingredients

Dough

470 g all-purpose flour (Plain flour)
3 g salt
100 ml hot water (90°C / 195°F)
200 ml water
20 ml vegetable oil

Pastry dough

160 g all-purpose flour (Plain flour)
80 ml vegetable oil

Other

A little sesame seeds
Sugar

Instructions

To make the dough. Add all-purpose flour, salt, and hot water in a mixing bowl. Roughly stir the flour quickly with chopsticks.
Add water and oil to the mixing bowl and stir by hand until the mixture forms a dough. Cover the surface with cling wrap and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
While waiting time, we can make pastry dough. Add vegetable oil to a nonstick frying pan on medium heat. Add all-purpose flour and mix until combined. Place aside.
After the dough rests for 30 minutes, divide the dough into small pieces (about 35 g) and cut pastry dough into equal parts (about 7 g). Knead the dough into a small circle, place a pastry dough filling in the middle, and wrap the dough around the filling. Repeat the same with the rest of the dough and pastry dough.
Flatten the pastry dough and roll it up. Flatten and roll up again. Repeat these two steps for each small dough.
Preheat the oven to 250°C/480°F.
Roll the dough into a small circle. Place one teaspoon of sugar filling in the center of a piece of dough. Fold in the edges to cover the filling and dip the top into sesame seeds.
Use a rolling pin to plate the sesame dough into half-inch thick and place on the baking sheet. (Sesame face up).
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
Serve the Sweet Clay Oven Rolls. Finish and enjoy

Notes

Generally, you don’t need to keep it in the fridge. But if your country has a warm and wet climate, I suggest storing it in the fridge and toasting it before you eat.

Calories: 228kcal

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Taiwanese

Keyword: sesame snack, Asian breakfast pastry, sweet flatbread

Cooking & Storage Tips

When spreading the pastry dough (oil-flour mix) onto the main dough, ensure it’s an even, thin layer. This creates the distinct ‘lamination’ effect that leads to dozens of crispy layers once heated.
Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for a crisp texture.

Tools & equipment you may need

Oven

Seletion

Rolling Pin

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Last Updated on 2026-04-26

Ultimate Crispy and Flaky Sweet Sesame Flatbread That Anyone Can Make