Shao bing(燒餅) is a layered small flatbread or cracker popular throughout China. It is a traditional food of Lu and Zhongyuan cuisines.

Shao bing is often garnished with sesame seeds. Sometimes scallions or other ingredients are added. It is a common breakfast, often paired with egg or soy milk. It may be served plain or with savory dipping sauce.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cup + ½ cup all-purpose wheat flour
• yeast
• salt
• ¾ cup warm water
• ½ cup sesame oil
• sesame seed (optional)
• scallion, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

• combine 2 cup flour, yeast, salt, water
• knead into dough
• let dough rise 30 to 60 minutes
• combine ½ cup flour, sesame oil, salt, scallion
• knead dough
• roll flat
• spread flour oil mixture on dough
• roll up dough
• divide into 4 to 8 pieces
• fold each piece into thirds so oil mixture is enclosed
• dip in sesame seeds (optional)
• roll flat
• pan cook until lightly browned, flipping as necessary
• serve