The children take one bite after another, and the old people are full of praise, what is the charm of Jinxi sock soles?

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Hello dear food lovers! When you mention food, isn't it like opening a door to happiness? The moment that taste blooms on the tip of your tongue, it is as if the whole world has become beautiful. Today, I'm going to take you to an intoxicating traditional delicacy – Jinxi sock sole crisp. It is not only a delicacy, but also a journey of taste that carries countless warmth and memories. When the crispy texture spreads in the mouth, it seems that time has stopped for this wonderful moment, let's explore its charm together!

Speaking of Jinxi sock sole crisp, there is an interesting history! According to legend, during the Southern Song Dynasty, Concubine Chen, the favorite concubine of Song Xiaozong, preferred the mountains and rivers of Jinxi and lived here for a long time. Once, in order to surprise Concubine Chen, the dim sum master of the palace specially imitated the shape of the sock soles of the palace maids to make a new kind of dim sam. Concubine Chen was full of praise after tasting it, and since then this "sock sole cake" has become famous. After years of baptism, the production process of sock sole crisp has been inherited and improved, and has become a delicacy that we taste today. How's that, doesn't it feel like you've traveled back in time to ancient times when you take a bite of sock bottom crisp?

The reason why Jinxi sock sole crisp is so delicious is inseparable from some unique tips. First of all, its dough is made carefully, and the ratio of oily skin to puff pastry must be just right to ensure a crispy taste. Secondly, the temperature and time of roasting are also extremely critical, and the slightest deviation can affect the overall flavor. Moreover, high-quality ingredients are the foundation, such as using fresh fats and delicate flours. In addition, during the production process, repeated folding and rolling can make the puff pastry layer richer. Finally, there is also a need for preservation, which should be stored in a dry and ventilated place to keep it crispy. Do you feel that there is a lot of knowledge hidden in the small sock soles?

Jinxi sock sole crisp, named because it is shaped like a sock sole. Its appearance is golden and crisp, layered on top of each other, like petals as thin as cicada wings. When you take a bite, it crunchs, and the rich aroma instantly spreads in your mouth, making you intoxicated and unable to extricate yourself.

Oily skin: 200 g all-purpose flour, 50 g lard, 100 ml warm water, 30 g caster sugar
Puff pastry: 150 grams of cake flour, 75 grams of lard
Filling: 50 grams of cooked sesame seeds, 70 grams of sugar, 20 ml of cooking oil, 3 grams of salt

Cooking process:

1: Make oily skin

Put the all-purpose flour in a basin, add lard, caster sugar, slowly pour in warm water, stir until flocculent, then knead into a smooth dough, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.

2: Make a puff pastry

Mix the cake flour with lard and knead it evenly by hand to make a puff pastry dough.

3: Prepare the filling

Put the cooked sesame seeds in a bowl, crush them with a rolling pin, add sugar, cooking oil and salt, and stir well.

4: Wrap the puff pastry

Roll out the flipped dough into thin slices, spread the puff pastry dough, then roll it up and cut it into equal portions.

5: Wrap and form

Roll out the small agent into a circle, wrap it in the filling, close it and pinch it tightly to form the shape of the sole of the sock.

6: Bake

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, place the sock bottom in a baking sheet, brush the surface with egg wash, sprinkle with a little sesame seeds, and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

7: Allow to cool

Take out the baked sock sole puff pastry, put it on the drying net to cool, and enjoy.

Cooking Tips:

The softness and hardness of the oily dough and the puff pastry dough should be consistent, so that the skin is not easy to break during the puff pastry.
The amount of sesame seeds in the filling can be adjusted according to personal taste, and if you like sesame seeds with a strong flavor, you can put more.
The temperature and time of the oven are for reference only, and should be adjusted appropriately according to the temper of your own oven, and pay attention to the color of the sock bottom crisp to avoid burning.
When rolling the dough, pay attention to the strength and try to roll it out evenly, so that the baked puff pastry layer will be more beautiful.
Be sure to seal the mouth well when wrapping the filling to prevent the filling from leaking out during the baking process.

Dear friends, a delicious Jinxi sock sole cake is presented in front of us! Its crispy texture and sweet flavor have already made your mouth water? Try it and you'll be amazed by your cooking skills! May this delicacy add sweetness and warmth to your life, and let us move forward happily together in the world of food!

Dear friends, have you encountered any interesting things in the process of making Jinxi sock bottom cake? Or is there a unique way to improve it? Let's share it with you, let's become a food expert and explore more delicious possibilities!

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