Abstract: Shaobing is a traditional pasta dish that has experienced nearly two thousand years of development since it was introduced to China from the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty. As a baked pasta, sesame biscuits are mainly made of flour, sesame, edible oil, etc. With the development of sesame biscuits in various places, different flavors of sesame biscuits combined with local flavors have different raw materials, recipes and methods, such as Wenxian Laomian sesame biscuits. , Jinyun Shaobing, Huangshan Crab Shell Yellow Shaobing, Thousand Layer Shaobing, Northeastern Old-fashioned Shaobing, etc. are all famous local delicacies. Let’s find out what kind of delicacy Shaobing is. 1. What kind of delicacy is sesame cake

Sesame cake is one of the traditional Chinese pastas. It is a popular baked pasta. It uses flour, sesame, edible oil, etc. as raw materials, mixes the dough with fermentation, kneads it into pastry and rolls it. After the cake is formed, it is sprinkled with sesame seeds, and then put into the oven to bake. It is characterized by crispy dough, fragrant oil, and crispy texture. According to historical research, sesame biscuits were introduced from the Western Regions during the Han Dynasty. They were also called Hu biscuits at that time. After nearly two thousand years of development, sesame biscuits have blossomed and bear fruit all over the country, and many different varieties of sesame biscuits have been developed.

2. What are the common varieties of sesame biscuits?

Since sesame biscuits were introduced to my country, various places have improved the making of sesame biscuits based on local characteristics and dietary preferences, forming different characteristics. , different flavors of sesame cakes, there are many types of sesame cakes, the more famous ones are as follows:

1. Wenxian old noodle sesame cakes

The traditional sesame cakes of Wenxian ancient noodle shop have a long history. One of the traditional pastries, the history cannot be verified. Sesame seed cakes use old noodles commonly used in rural areas, also known as fermented noodles and yeast noodles. Knead the dough repeatedly until it is smooth, then divide one third of the dough and dip it in spice oil (prepared with edible oil, pepper powder, and edible salt). Roll out the large dough and dip the small pieces dipped in spice oil. Wrap the seeds in a large pot, then use a knife to bloom them, and grind the bloomed seeds into the heart. Once it's done, bake it in the oven for about 20 minutes before it's ready. After it's out of the oven, brush the surface with syrup boiled with white sugar and sprinkle with a layer of fried sesame seeds.

2. Changjing Shaobings

Changjing Shaobings are a delicacy in Changjing, Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province. Tracing back to its origin, the shape of Changjing Shaobings began in the Qing Dynasty and lasted three hundred years. The outer shell of the sesame cake is fermented flour and then wrapped in pastry. Use a rolling pin to roll out the layers. The filling is half shepherd's purse and half bean paste. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the surface. Once baked in the oven, you can smell the aroma of the sesame cake from a distance.

3. Jinyun Shaobings

Jinyun Shaobings are a famous traditional snack in Jinyun County, Zhejiang. They are made from dried prunes and stuffed meat baked on the inner wall of a charcoal stove, so they have a unique aroma.

4. Huangshan crab shell yellow sesame cake

Huangshan crab shell yellow sesame cake uses 1 jin of oil and 2 jins of flour, add salt or white sugar to make pastry noodles, and then press 8 with white flour: 1 ratio, add fermented dough, add water and knead it into a leather dough, then use the dough to bake the pastry dough, wrap it up and pinch it into small pieces, knead it into a small peach shape, stick it with sesame seeds and press it flat, the shape can be round or square. , roasted in the oven. Those with salt are salty and crispy biscuits, and those with sugar are sweet and crispy. Their most common characteristics are that they are sharp, salty or sweet.

5. Shaobing with bean paste

It is a common variety in Beijing snacks. It is named after it is filled with bean paste. During the baking process, there are natural openings on the edge of the biscuit. The bean paste spits out and hangs on the edge of the sesame cake, so people vividly call this kind of sesame cake a toad spitting honey. The bean paste sesame cakes are soft and sweet.

6. Thousand-layer sesame cake

Knead the dough with warm water, knead it into a dough after it wakes up, and roll it into a rectangular sheet. Then brush oil on the rectangular sheet, flatten it with your hands, and roll it out. Form the cake into a round shape; then put the cake into a pan and fry over medium heat until both sides are golden brown, crispy and delicious, with distinct layers.

7. Hugou Shaobing

Hugou Shaobing, also known as Horseshoe Crispy Cake, is a traditional snack in Guzhen County, Anhui Province. It is named after it is produced in Hugou Town. It uses wheat flour and sesame as raw materials and is made through multiple processes. It is characterized by being crispy and delicious, turning into pieces when chewed, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is usually eaten with local oil tea.

8. Shaobings from the Lunan area

The Shaobings from the Lunan area, especially Tengzhou City and surrounding counties and cities, are made with unique techniques. First of all, the production tools are very special. Brick ovens are used to make sesame cakes in Lunan area. Secondly, the raw materials for making sesame cakes are only wheat flour and water. Before making sesame cakes, mix the noodles. The procedure is the same as making steamed buns. Then put a fist-sized piece of dough on a smooth disk and press it back and forth with your palms. It is of medium thickness and medium size. Then, put the prepared dough cake (about 30CM in diameter) on a special broom (made from threshed sorghum ears), and then firmly stick the dough cake to the thick iron plate above. Under normal circumstances, after three minutes, a thin and round sesame cake will be made.

9. ShaoZhao Shaobing

ZhaoZhao Biscuit originated in Wuhan. It is based on Tujia Shaobi, using modern technology and equipment and business philosophy, combined with the fast pace of modern life. It is a brand-new brand created with a unique fermentation process and all-natural fillings that pays attention to the characteristics of nutritious and healthy diet. It has become a new member of the big family of Chinese specialty snacks. It is a product of the past, the present, and the product of reform and opening up.