Chaozhou Tea Pastry
Chaozhou tea pastry is the perfect companion for Chaoshan Gongfu tea. This savory-sweet pastry with fermented bean curd filling is crispy on the outside and rich inside.
Ingredients
14 items- All-purpose flour 250g
- Lard (for water-oil dough) 50g
- Powdered sugar 50g
- Warm water 80ml
- Cake flour 150g
- Lard (for oil dough) 75g
- Fermented red bean curd 4 pieces
- Winter melon candy 100g
- Roasted peanuts 50g
- White sesame seeds 20g
- Five-spice powder 1 tsp
- Salt 1/4 tsp
- Egg yolk 1
- Black sesame seeds a pinch
Nutrition
Steps （9 steps）
In a large bowl, mix 250g all-purpose flour and 50g powdered sugar. Add 50g softened lard, then gradually pour in 80ml warm water. Knead into a smooth dough. Cover with plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
Combine 150g cake flour and 75g lard in a bowl. Rub together until no dry flour remains and a dough forms. Cover and set aside.
In a bowl, mix 4 pieces of mashed fermented bean curd, 100g chopped winter melon candy, 50g crushed peanuts, 20g toasted white sesame seeds, 1 tsp five-spice powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Combine evenly into a filling.
Divide the water-oil dough and the oil dough each into 8 equal portions. Roll into balls and cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
Take one water-oil dough ball, flatten into a disc, and wrap one oil dough ball inside. Seal the seam, roll into an oval shape, then roll up into a log. Repeat with all. Cover and rest for 15 minutes.
Place a rested log vertically, flatten it, and roll out into a long strip again, then roll up tightly. Cover and rest for another 15 minutes.
Take one roll, pinch the two ends towards the center, flatten, and roll into a round wrapper. Place about 20g of filling in the center, seal the edges, and gently flatten into a round cake.
Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with black sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy.
Transfer the baked pastries to a wire rack to cool completely. The crust becomes crispier as it cools. Serve with Chaozhou-style Gongfu tea.
Tips
The combination of fermented bean curd and winter melon candy creates a unique flavor. Use quality red fermented bean curd from Chaoshan if available. Ensure the seals are tight during folding to prevent leakage. Adjust baking time according to your oven.
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