Shaobing
Chinese Chinese - Street Food and Snacks

Shaobing

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 300g plain flour
  • • 150ml warm water
  • • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 2 tbsp wheat flour, toasted for roux
  • • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • • 3 tbsp sugar syrup

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the flour, yeast, salt, and warm water into a dough and rest for 45 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Stir the toasted flour with the oil and five-spice powder into a spreadable paste.

3
Phase 3

Roll the dough thin, spread with the roux, roll into a log, and coil it into rounds.

4
Phase 4

Flatten each coil and brush the tops with sugar syrup.

5
Phase 5

Press each flatbread into sesame seeds.

6
Phase 6

Bake at 200C for 18-20 minutes until puffed and golden.