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How to Make Egg Yolk Pastries: A Step-by-Step Guide

Egg yolk pastries, a beloved Chinese pastry, boast a flaky crust, sweet lotus seed paste, and savory salted egg yolk. Here’s a simple guide to making them at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, mix 200g all-purpose flour, 30g sugar, 70g lard, and 70g water. For the filling, prepare 300g lotus seed paste, 8 salted egg yolks (pre-baked), and a glaze of 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water.

Steps:

1. Make the dough: Combine flour and sugar. Rub in lard until crumbly, then add water to form a smooth dough. Divide into 16 small balls, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare filling: Flatten each dough ball, wrap a lotus seed paste ball and an egg yolk, and seal tightly.

3. Shape and bake: Brush with egg glaze. Bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden.

Tips: For extra flakiness, use “water crust” (flour + boiling water) for the outer layer. Ensure egg yolks are soaked in rice wine for 10 minutes before baking to reduce saltiness.

Enjoy these golden, melt-in-your-mouth pastries with tea!