Liangzhuang Zhangmo

Liangzhuang Zhangmo

　　Liangzhuang Zhangmo is produced in Liangzhuang Town, Neihuang County. It is made by rolling refined flour into flat dough sheets, stuffing them with seasoned lean meat, scallions, and other fillings, then pan-frying and baking them until golden. Among these, Liangzhuang Zhangmo is especially well-known. The origins of Liangzhuang Zhangmo date back to the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era. Legend has it that during the Qianlong period, a scholar achieved the top rank in the imperial examinations. To celebrate his success, his friend from Liangzhuang presented a homemade flatbread at a royal banquet for the emperor and the newly crowned top scholar to enjoy. After tasting it, the emperor praised it endlessly, saying, “This delicacy is tender yet crisp, savory yet flaky, sweet yet crunchy—offering a delightful medley of flavors. Its round shape symbolizes unity and togetherness, while its golden-brown color signifies a bright future. Let this bread eaten by the top scholar be called ‘Zhangmo’ (Scholar’s Bread).”