Description
A traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the New Year celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 200g sugar
- 250ml water
- 100g vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 50g sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add water and vegetable oil, and knead into a dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Flatten each ball and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Best served fresh.
- Can be enjoyed with tea.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chinese New Year pastry, traditional pastry, festive dessert