Wenxi steamed bun is a traditional northern snack that originated in Wenxi County, Shanxi Province. It is a kind of pasta made from flour, yeast, water, etc. It is shaped like petals and has a crispy and delicious taste. It is one of the favorite delicacies of northern people.

Making materials

The following materials are needed to make Wenxi flower buns:

1. Flour: 500 grams

2. Yeast: 5 Grams

3. Warm water: appropriate amount

4. Salt: appropriate amount

5. Chopped green onion: appropriate amount

6. Zanthoxylum bungeanum: appropriate amount

7. Edible oil: appropriate amount

Preparation steps

The following are the detailed steps for making Wenxi flower buns:

Step1: Put Mix flour, yeast, salt, and warm water together, knead it into a dough, and then place it in a warm place to ferment for 1-2 hours until the dough doubles in size.

Step2: Take out the fermented dough, knead it into a long strip, and then cut it into small pieces, each small piece is about 30 grams.

Step3: Roll out a small piece of dough into a thin sheet, and then cut it into petals with a knife.

Step4: Place the cut petal-shaped dough on the baking sheet, and then sprinkle chopped green onion and pepper powder on the dough.

Step5: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the steamed bun becomes golden and crispy.

Step6: Take the baked steamed bun out of the oven and brush it with a layer of cooking oil to make it crispier and more delicious.

How to eat

The prepared Wenxi flower buns can be eaten directly or with other dishes. Common pairing methods are:

1. Pair with tofu: Cut the tofu into small pieces, then place it on the steamed bun, sprinkle with chopped green onion and Sichuan pepper powder, and enjoy.

2. Pair with stir-fried vegetables: Place the stir-fried vegetables on the steamed bun, then roll it up and eat.