Yang Family Hanging Oven Pancakes

Yang Family Hanging Oven Pancakes

　　Yang Family Hanging Oven Pancakes are made from carefully selected high-quality ingredients, crafted with precision, and feature a unique style that sets them apart. This traditional delicacy was first created in 1913 by Yang Yutian, a native of Hebei, who brought it to Taonan, Jilin. At that time, it was known simply as “Yang’s Pancake.” Due to the booming business of Yang’s pancake shop and its continuous expansion, the family moved to Shenyang in 1950 after the liberation. To diversify their offerings beyond just one product, they added chicken shreds-topped sponge cake. Since then, Yang Family Hanging Oven Pancakes and Sponge Cake have become famous across the Northeast.

Yang Family Hanging Oven Pancakes are made by kneading dough with lukewarm water, adjusting the water temperature and salt quantity according to the season. After rolling out the dough, it is baked on a charcoal oven—grilled on top and baked underneath—until fully cooked through. The finished pancakes are round and flat, with a tiger-skin hue, distinct layers, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a fragrant and delicious taste.

The sponge cake is topped with minced meat, fresh mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and dried shrimp, cooked in broth with a thickened sauce, then poured over the cake in the shape of a flower topper. Finely shredded chicken is placed on top, making it a perfect accompaniment to the pancakes. The savory cake is tender and juicy, with a rich and fragrant taste. When served with chili oil and mashed garlic, it becomes even more exquisite, offering a uniquely delightful flavor.