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Fluffy, Crunchy Melon Pan: When Bread Meets Cookie, Everyone Wins

Several melon breads made with black sesame seed topping on a parchment lined sheet pan.

Pastry chef Clarice Lam teaches us how to make melon pan, a traditional sweet bun from Japan made with an enriched dough and a crispy cookie layer on top. While melon pan is often sweet and buttery without any additional flavoring, Lam tops her buns with a black sesame cookie, which adds subtle nuttiness and depth.

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