Beijing Sugar Cake (Tang Huo Shao)
A traditional Beijing pastry filled with brown sugar and sesame paste. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, sweet and fragrant; perfect with tea.
Ingredients
8 items- All-purpose flour 250g
- Dry yeast 2g
- Sugar 10g
- Warm water 120g
- Sesame paste 80g
- Dark brown sugar 80g
- Sesame oil 5g
- Cooking oil as needed
Nutrition
Steps （8 steps）
Mix flour, yeast and sugar; gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, combine sesame paste, brown sugar and sesame oil; stir into a spreadable paste.
Knead dough briefly, roll into a log, divide into 6 pieces (approx 65g each).
Roll one piece into a thin oval about 15cm by 8cm, 2mm thick.
Spread filling evenly on the dough, leaving a border. Roll up tightly from a long side into a cylinder.
Stand the cylinder up, press into a flat disc, then roll out again to an 8cm round. Repeat for more layers.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat; brush with oil. Cook each side 2-3 mins until golden and puffed.
Remove and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
1. The ratio of sesame paste to sugar is about 1:1; adjust to taste. 2. Roll tightly for distinct layers. 3. Cook over medium-low heat to avoid burning before inside is done.
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