Changzhou sesame pastries 常州大麻糕
Changzhou sesame pastries is featured among the local specialties of Jiangsu.
Flaky sesame pastries come in sweet and savory versions. Choose the filling before buying one fresh from the oven.
How it is made
Wheat pastry is layered with fat, shaped into a broad cake and covered with sesame before baking. Sweet and savory fillings are made as separate choices.
Flavour & texture
The pastry breaks into crisp, flaky layers with a strong toasted-sesame aroma. A sweet version is a tea snack, while a savory one feels more like a substantial breakfast bread.
Local roots & traditions
Damagao is a named Changzhou bakery specialty.
How to order Changzhou sesame pastries
Check the filling on the tray label, buy a warm piece and protect the fragile layers when carrying it.
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Questions before you order
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Show 常州大麻糕 for Changzhou sesame pastries. Check the filling on the tray label, buy a warm piece and protect the fragile layers when carrying it.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.