SWEET DIM SUM: These nice snacks are easy to make. They will not fail to be crowd pleasers during family gatherings.

CRISPY EGG PASTRIES 蛋散:

 

 

 

 

1 ½ cups all purpose flour                                          

¼ tsp. baking powder

1/8 tsp. baking soda   

 

pinch of salt                                                 

1 tbsp. sugar

1 egg                                                                           

1/3 cup water

golden syrup to serve. optional                                                  

cooking oil for deep-frying

 

 

 

 

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda together into a large bowl. Add egg and sufficient water to mix into dough. Knead dough a few times; then set aside for 15 minutes.

 

On a flat working surface dusted with flour, roll dough out into a thin sheet. Trim edges and cut into 1-inch wide strips. Cut strips into rectangles of desirable lengths. Dampen 2 rectangles and stack them up together.  Make a sharp slit in the centre of each stack. Pull one end through the open slit to come out the other side as a twisted shape.

 

In wok or large saucepan, heat enough oil for deep-frying until very hot. Drop pastries into hot oil carefully and cook in batches. Deep-fry until crispy and golden.

 

Remove and drain on paper towels. Drizzle syrup over them to serve.