Shaanxi Radish Cake

Shaanxi Radish Cake

　　Ingredients: 650g refined flour, 350g white sugar, 250g cooked lard, 50g diced raw pork fat, 250g shredded radish, 25g red dates, 15g sesame seeds.

　　Features: Soft, tender, crispy, and sweet — a popular snack in Shaanxi.

　　Preparation method:

　　1. Remove pits from red dates, wash them, and shred them. In a bowl, mix sesame seeds (finely chopped), powdered sugar, shredded radish, and diced raw pork fat to make the filling.

　　2. In a bowl, add 300–325g of flour, pour in 175g of melted cooked lard, and knead into a crumbly mixture. Divide into 5 portions, cover with a damp cloth, and let rest.

　　3. Pour the remaining flour into a bowl, add 75g of cooked lard and an appropriate amount of warm water to knead into a firm dough. Divide into 5 portions, cover with a damp cloth, and let rest.

　　4. Roll out both types of dough into strips, then divide each into 2 pieces. Roll out the water-oil dough, place the oil pastry in the center, fold in both directions three times, roll out again, wrap in the filling, shape into round cakes, and bake on a flat pan until done.

　　Key points for preparation:

　　1. Both types of dough must be kneaded evenly and rested thoroughly;

　　2. Do not use too high heat when baking to avoid burning.