Sesame Flatbread
芝麻烧饼zhī má shāo bǐng
- Time
- 40 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 282 kcal
- Yield
- 7 servings
Sesame Flatbread is a well-known pastry in Northern China, with a crispy, fragrant exterior coated in sesame seeds and a soft, flaky interior. Flour provides ample carbohydrates, while sesame is rich in calcium and unsaturated fatty acids. Although the process involves kneading dough and making an oil paste, it is not overly complex, and beginners can follow along successfully.芝麻烧饼是北方家喻户晓的面点,外皮沾满芝麻酥香可口,内层层次分明、松软适口。面粉提供充足的碳水化合物,芝麻含有丰富的钙和不饱和脂肪酸。制作过程虽然包含揉面、做油酥等步骤,但操作并不复杂,初学者也能跟着做出来。

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Method4 steps
- 1
Make the Dough
制作面团
Mix 300g flour, 3g yeast, 3g white sugar, 180g warm water, and 20g cooking oil. Knead into a dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
将300克面粉、3克酵母粉、3克白糖、180克温水和20克食用油混合,揉成面团,醒面10分钟
15 min
- Warm water helps activate the yeast.温水有助于酵母活性
- Adding a small amount of oil makes the dough smoother.加入少量油可使面团更顺滑

- 2
Make the Oil Paste
制作油酥
In a small bowl, combine 30g flour, 2g salt, 4g thirteen-spice blend, and 20g cooking oil. Mix well and set aside.
在小碗中放入30克面粉、2克盐、4克十三香和20克食用油,拌匀后静置备用
2 min
- The oil paste should have a medium consistency for easy spreading.油酥的稠度应适中,方便涂抹

- 3
Shape the Pastries
成型加工
Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread the oil paste evenly, then roll up from one end. Cut into 7 dough pieces. Fold each in half and pinch the seam with your fingertips. Dip in water, then coat with white sesame seeds, and finally roll into small flat rounds.
将面擀成长方形,抹上调好的油酥,从一头卷起,切成7个面剂子。对折后用虎口收拢,先沾水再沾白芝麻,最后擀成小圆饼
10 min
- Roll tightly to create more distinct layers.卷起时尽量紧实,层次会更分明
- Dipping in water helps the sesame seeds adhere better.沾水是为了让芝麻粘得更牢固

- 4
Cook to Completion
烙制成熟
Preheat the electric griddle and pour in cool oil to coat the bottom. Place the dough rounds inside and brush the tops with oil. Cover and select the large pancake setting. Remove when the alert sounds.
电饼铛预热倒入凉油铺满锅底,放入饼胚,上方也刷点油涂匀。盖上盖子选大饼档,听到提示音后出锅
8 min
- Brushing both sides with oil locks in moisture for a crispier texture.两面刷油可以锁住水分,口感更酥脆

Extra tips
- If you don't have an electric griddle, you can use a skillet, but watch the heat to avoid burning.如果没有电饼铛,也可以用平底锅,需注意火候防止烙糊
- Sesame seeds are optional and it tastes great without them.芝麻如果没有也可不用,一样好吃
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