Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists

Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists

　　Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists are a famous local snack from Tongjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province. The most distinctive feature of this treat is its honey-infused tenderness, with a rich sugar and oil content that gives off a strong sweet aroma. It has a soft, honey-sweet taste and a rich oily fragrance.

　　Honey twists are a specialty in many regions across China and are also one of Sichuan Province’s traditional famous products. Among them, the twists from Banqiao in Tongjiang County are particularly popular, known for their honey-infused tenderness, heavy sweetness, and strong oily fragrance. The finished product is soft, sweet, and honey-flavored with a rich oily aroma. hP7

　　How Tongjiang Banqiao Fried Dough Twists Are Made: hP7

　　1. Making the dough skin and filling: The special flour and lard for the skin must be thoroughly kneaded together. For the filling, add 12% water according to the recipe and stir for 10–15 minutes. Divide both the skin and filling into 7–8 pieces, then wrap the filling with the skin and roll it out. hP7

　　2. Rolling and shaping: Roll the wrapped dough into a rectangular sheet about 2 cm thick, then cut it into 5 cm-wide strips. Cut these strips into small pieces that are 1.5 cm wide and 5 cm long. Make a slit in the center of each piece, about 3 cm long, and then roll one end over to shape it. hP7

　　3. Frying: Put the shaped pieces into hot oil to fry. Fry them for about 3 minutes at an oil temperature of 180–190°C, then remove them, drain the oil, and dip them in hot sugar syrup while still hot. hP7

　　4. Sugar dipping: Make a sugar syrup by boiling sugar with water. When the syrup reaches about 105°C, pour it into a container. Dip the drained fried pieces into the syrup for 1–2 minutes, then drain them, spread them out, let them cool, and they’re ready to be packaged. hP7