Step 1

In a measuring cup, mix sugar and yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes or until the yeast is foamy.

Step 2

Place flour, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment.

Step 3

Add in the yeast mixture and knead into a shaggy dough or until there are no dry spots of flour in the bowl.

Step 4

Add in ½ tablespoon of butter and knead again until incorporated. Cover and let the dough rise until double its size.

Step 5

Meanwhile, place chopped scallions in a bowl along with the flour and salt.

Step 6

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pot until bubbles form around the chopsticks (about 160F).

Step 7

Quickly pour it into the scallion mixture, then mix to combine and divide it into 3 parts. Set aside until ready to use.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet pan.

Step 9

When the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it onto a cleaned surface and divide it into 4 equal portions.

Step 10

Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each one into a 10" circle and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11

Spread with a portion of filling, leaving a ½ inch border all around. Top it with the second circle and repeat the same step and end with the last layer of dough.

Step 12

To shape the dough, place a small round saucer (~3"diameter) in the middle as a guide.

Step 13

Using the clock mark as reference, cut through the dough from the edge of the saucer to the end of the dough circle leaving the dough underneath the saucer uncut to make 16 equal wedges.

Step 14

Remove the saucer. Lift two wedges next to each other and twist away from each other 3 times then pinch the edges tightly to seal so you'll get a pointy end. Repeat until you get 8 combined petals.

Step 15

Brush the dough with melted vegan butter and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on the middle of the dough.

Step 16

Bake in the preheated oven for about 27 minutes until golden brown.

Step 17

Brush more melted butter once you take out from the oven for a crispier and more buttery crust. Serve warm.