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Bánh tiêu, Vietnamese sesame doughnuts

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A classic from the north, this soft and crunchy cake is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

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“Banh beo is a soft and crispy cake that originated in the South, but is also very popular in the North. It’s a cake that many women enjoy, and it’s perfect for breakfast or a snack.”

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$1.75 $0.22 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.06
  • $0.38
  • $0.04
  • $0.06
  • $0.49
  • $0.40
  • $0.32

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the flour and sugar, reserving 1 teaspoon of sugar for the yeast. Add the baking powder and salt. ≈ 4 min
  2. Dissolve the sugar in warm water, then add the yeast and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the flour mixture into the water with the yeast and mix well, adjusting the flour or water as needed to achieve a soft dough. ≈ 4 min
  4. Knead for 8 to 15 minutes on a floured surface.
  5. Grease a mixing bowl, place the dough inside, cover with cling film, and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Release the dough, shape it into a sausage, and cut it into equal portions. ≈ 10 min
  7. Lay each portion out in a disc shape, then roll it in sesame seeds, applying gentle pressure with a rolling pin. ≈ 4 min
  8. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the discs, turning occasionally, until they are puffed up and golden brown.

The bill

Bánh tiêu, Vietnamese sesame doughnuts

  • 70 grams of sugar$0.06
  • 7 grams of dry baker’s yeast$0.38
  • 5 grams of salt$0.04
  • 7 grams of baking powder$0.06
  • 20 grams of white sesame seeds$0.49
  • 250 g of flour$0.40
  • oil for deep frying$0.32

Total$1.75

that's $0.22 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 160 ml of warm water
  • 70 grams of sugar
  • 7 grams of dry baker’s yeast
  • 5 grams of salt
  • 7 grams of baking powder
  • 20 grams of white sesame seeds
  • 250 g of flour
  • oil for deep frying

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