Gaoqiao Flaky Pastry

Gaoqiao Flaky Pastry (高桥松饼) is a Chinese dessert. It's made with layers of flaky pastry and usually filled with sweet red - bean paste or other sweet fillings. It's baked until the pastry is crispy and flaky on the outside, while the filling is soft and sweet. The overall taste is predominantly sweet, and the texture is a contrast between the crunchy layers and the smooth filling. This dessert is usually eaten as a snack during the day, and it's often enjoyed with a cup of tea.

Every kitchen does it its own way. What follows is the typical version — ingredients, heat and price shift from city to city and from one restaurant to the next, so take it as a guide rather than a fixed recipe.