Yuanbao Pastry

Yuanbao Pastry

　　Yuanbao Pastry, a type of flaky pastry, features: shaped like a yuanbao, white in color with a crispy crust, and filled with sweet and fragrant stuffing. Cooking method: deep-fried.

　　Remove the skins from walnut kernels, fry until crisp, then dice. Dice cherries, mix with white sugar, melted lard, and a small amount of fried flour until evenly combined to form the filling. nWA

　　Make dough balls weighing 15 grams each from oil-water dough, wrap in laminated flaky dough, roll and fold into round wrappers, then encase the filling and seal the edges. Gently roll the sealed dough into an oblong shape, flatten both ends, then fold upwards to form a yuanbao shape. Deep-fry in warm lard until done. nWA

　　Key points: do not press too hard when rolling after sealing; control the oil temperature during frying. nWA