Pop-open Cruller (开口笑)

Instructions

1. 1Mix糯米粉, sugar, lard and warm water. Knead into smooth dough. Rest 15 minutes.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 面团应柔软可塑，如橡皮泥Dough should be soft and pliable, like playdough

   You know it's right when: 面团光滑不裂

2. 2Form into 15 small balls (about 25g each). Roll each in water, then sesame seeds.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 芝麻应粘牢——若脱落说明面团太干Sesame should adhere well — if falling off, dough is too dry

   You know it's right when: 芝麻覆盖均匀

3. 3Heat oil to 160°C (320°F). Fry balls, stirring gently, for 8-10 minutes.

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 约8-10分钟

   Visual: 球应浮起并缓慢膨胀——裂纹会出现Balls should float and slowly expand — cracks will appear

   You know it's right when: 浮起、表面微裂

4. 4Increase heat to 180°C for 1 minute to crisp. Drain on paper towel.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 颜色应深金黄——不浅（欠炸）不深（过炸）Color should be deep golden — not pale (under) or dark (over)

   You know it's right when: 金黄酥脆

5. 5While hot, toss in extra sugar if desired. Cool and serve.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 咬下应裂开露出空心Finished product should crack open when bitten, revealing hollow center

   You know it's right when: 咬开'开口笑'