Sanyuan Rose Pastry

Sanyuan Rose Pastry

　　A traditional snack from Sanyuan, Shaanxi. It gets its name from the use of sugar rose petals in the ingredients and the rose imprint on the finished pastry.

　　Preparation method: quickly mix flour, cooked lard, and water with both hands, adding water gradually to first form a dough crumb, then slowly knead into a dough. Continue kneading until the dough becomes soft and smooth, resulting in the outer pastry dough. Mix refined flour and cooked lard evenly, knead thoroughly, and form into a round ball to make the crispy layer. Finely chop granulated sugar, candied orange peel, candied plum, and sugar rose petals, then mix evenly to form the filling. Roll the dough pieces into thin sheets, spread a layer of crispy dough evenly on top, roll up, and flatten. Repeat the rolling and folding process three times, then roll out into a round thin sheet. Place the filling in the center, seal the edges, and press into a flat round shape to form the raw pastry. Ensure uniform shape and consistent edges, then stamp with a red “rose” mark. Bake in the oven to finish.

　　Features: This pastry is sweet, tender, and flaky, with a fragrant rose flavor. It is rich in carbohydrates and vitamins.