Qingyang Oil Cake

Qingyang Oil Cake

　　【A Nostalgic Treat for Qingyang Expats】The oil cake boasts a golden color, a crispy crust with soft filling, is rich but not greasy, sweet yet fragrant, and loved by all ages. Made from wheat flour, sugar, oil, and water, the process begins by boiling water, then pouring in the wheat flour and stirring it in the boiling water until well mixed. Once cooled, the hot dough is combined with dry flour, kneaded evenly, and set aside. The mixture is then filled with sweet bean paste, flattened, and fried in oil over low heat until the outer layer turns golden. It is then removed, cut into small squares, and sprinkled with white sugar before serving.