Wife Pastry (Lo Po Bang)

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 4
Wife Pastry (Lo Po Bang) - A Sweet and Crunchy Delight
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Prep

90 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

110 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
2/3 cup confectioners ' sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup water
2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup candied waxgourd
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups sweet rice flour ( mochiko )
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1/4 cup sesame seeds , toasted
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
2/3 cup water
1 egg yolk , beaten

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30
Calories
154
Sugar
9g
Fat
4g
Wife Pastry (Lo Po Bang) is a popular sweet treat in China, originating from the Guangdong province. It is named Lo Po Bang, which means 'old lady cookie,' because it is a favorite food among elderly women. This pastry features a crisp and flaky exterior that is filled with sweet rice flour dough and candied waxgourd. The dough is soft and chewy, but the candied waxgourd filling adds a pleasant crunch to each bite. It is enjoyed as a dessert or snack and is a perfect addition to any afternoon tea or coffee time. Though it may take some effort to make at home, Wife Pastry (Lo Po Bang) is definitely worth the try.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cake flour and 2/3 cup of confectioners' sugar. Rub in 1/4 cup of butter until crumbly.
2.Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, in small portions, to form a smooth, pliable dough. Knead the dough until smooth and set aside for 30 minutes.
3.In a separate mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cake flour and 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar. Rub in 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening until crumbly.
4.Gradually add 2/3 cup of water, in small portions, to form a smooth, pliable dough. Knead the dough until smooth and set aside for 30 minutes.
5.Mix 1 cup of shredded candied waxgourd with 1/2 cup of water until well combined.
6.In a third mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of sweet rice flour, 3/4 cup of superfine sugar, and 1/4 cup of toasted sesame seeds. Rub in 1/4 cup of vegetable shortening until crumbly.
7.Gradually add the waxgourd mixture to form a soft dough. Divide it into 30 equal portions.
8.Divide the cake flour dough and shortening dough each into 15 equal portions. Flatten each piece of dough and place a piece of the sweet rice flour dough in the center.
9.Wrap the filling with the dough and form it into round shapes.
10.Brush the pastries with beaten egg yolks and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

PROS

Wife Pastry (Lo Po Bang) features a sweet and crunchy flavor that pairs well with tea or coffee.
The mix of cake flour and sweet rice flour creates a unique texture that is both crispy and chewy.
Its spherical shape also makes it easy to share and store.

CONS

This pastry is relatively high in calories and sugar due to its sweetened filling.
Additionally, the ingredient list may be challenging to find in some regions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Wife Pastry (Lo Po Bang) is not a health food, it does contain sesame seeds, which are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and protein. Sesame seeds have also been linked to supporting heart health and reducing inflammation in the body.

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