Sesame Flatbread (芝麻烧饼)

Instructions

1. 1Make the dough: mix flour and salt, add lard and warm water. Knead until smooth (about 8 minutes). Cover and rest for 20 minutes.

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 约8分钟揉面

   Visual: 面团应柔软微粘，如耳垂质感Dough should be soft and slightly tacky, like an earlobe

   You know it's right when: 面团光滑不粘手

2. 2Prepare the oil paste (油酥): mix 40g flour with 40g melted lard into a smooth paste.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 糊状应如花生酱般顺滑可涂抹Paste should be creamy and spreadable, like peanut butter

   You know it's right when: 油酥无颗粒

3. 3Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread oil paste evenly, then roll up tightly like a jelly roll.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 切开时应能看到分层Layers should be visible when you cut the roll

   You know it's right when: 卷紧不松散

4. 4Cut into 4 equal pieces. Take one piece, stretch slightly, then coil into a spiral. Flatten with palm.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 切面应能看到螺旋分层Spiral layers should be visible on the cut surface

   You know it's right when: 压扁后不回缩

5. 5Brush top with water, press firmly into sesame seeds. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 芝麻应粘牢不易脱落Sesame seeds should adhere well, not falling off

   You know it's right when: 轻拍不掉芝麻

6. 6Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18-20 minutes until golden. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

   🔍 Look for High heat 约18-20分钟

   Visual: 底部应呈深金黄色Bottom should be deep golden brown

   You know it's right when: 底部金黄、敲起来有空响