Chinese Sesame Flat Bread (烧饼), Crispy outside and Soft inside, Easy to please the entire family.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients while bread flour can provide better texture.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onion

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories, while onion is a more economical choice.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

In a cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 3 tablespoons of dried yeast. Mix well and ensure the water is warm (about 80°F).

Add the liquid mixture to a bowl with all-purpose flour, separating the liquid into three portions for even mixing.

Use chopsticks or a spatula to mix the first third of the liquid with the flour, then add the second third and mix, followed by the last third.

Once mixed, use hands to form a dough and add a little of the liquid mixture on top to maintain moisture.

Let the dough sit at room temperature for about 2 hours or until it doubles in size.

Add a little baking soda and salt to the dough, then knead until it doesn't stick to hands or container.

Let the dough sit for another 20 minutes.

Prepare a paste with 3-4 tablespoons of flour, salt, and hot cooking oil, mixing until even without big chunks.

Divide the dough into half and roll it out evenly to about 1-2 mm thick.

Spread half of the paste evenly over the dough, then roll it up tightly to wrap the paste inside.

Divide the rolled dough into three portions and seal the tops to prevent leakage.

Shape each portion into a round or rectangular shape, rolling it to about 3-4 mm thick.

Dip the top of the dough in water and press sesame seeds onto it.

In a heated pan, add cooking oil (about ½ tablespoon per flatbread) and cook each flatbread, covering for less than 1 minute to maintain crispiness.

Flip the flatbread and fry for about 2 minutes, then flip again and fry for another 2 minutes, covering briefly to allow the inside to cook thoroughly.

Remove from the pan and let cool slightly before serving.

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