Hanamaki, also called layer roll steamed buns, is the most basic and common type of Chinese fermented pastry. Fermentation is the change of dough with the help of yeast. Usually the yeast absorbs the dough. of protein and moisture, thereby producing a large number of bubbles, making the dough fluffy, and achieving the effect of fermentation and expansion of the dough. Hanamaki is made on the basis of fermented dough by rolling out, brushing oil, rolling, stacking different dough sheets, or by adding various auxiliary materials, twisting or folding with your hands, or using various tools to make various colors and shapes. Fancy shapes produce different tastes, different visual effects, and a unique flavor of pasta, which can be said to be ever-changing.

Hanamaki is similar to steamed buns, but in a roll shape. Hanamaki has a slightly sweet or salty taste, and there are also "Sesame Hanamaki" made with sesame paste. It can be eaten directly, or it can be served with condensed milk according to southern Chinese eating habits. Hanamaki is rich in nutrients, delicious and simple to make. Make the noodles into thin slices, mix the seasonings, roll them into a hemisphere, and steam them. There are many types of Hanamaki, and you can add seasonings to make them according to your own preferences.

On this basis, you can also add auxiliary ingredients such as chopped green onion, ham, meat filling, five-spice powder, cumin powder, pepper powder, chili oil or sesame powder to increase or change the taste. The names can be added accordingly. They are called by their auxiliary ingredients, such as green onion rolls, five-spice rolls, and sesame rolls. There are also some that add pigments to make two-color or multi-color flower rolls, which will make the appearance and shape more beautiful. However, pigments are generally not advisable and may cause food safety issues. In fact, the best way is to add vegetable juice, such as pumpkin juice, carrot juice, spinach juice and other brightly colored vegetables to make the dough, so as to achieve a variety of colors to form a beautiful and delicious Hanamaki.

This type of Hanamaki is obviously sweeter in taste. The dough is made by adding chocolate, sugar, lotus paste, meat floss, various jams, red dates and the red bean paste in my first picture. , the name is still the same, depending on the ingredients added, it can be lotus seed rolls, bean paste rolls, etc. This type of Hanamaki is characterized by its delicate taste, sweetness and softness. It can be eaten as a staple food for breakfast or as a casual snack. It is also a delicacy suitable for men, women and children.