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How to Make Snowflake Cake

Snowflake pastry is a special traditional pastry often found on Chinese tables, especially during important holidays and celebrations. It gets its name from its unique texture, which looks like thin snowflakes covered together. Making snowflake pastry requires some labor and patience, but the texture is wonderful. It should be light on the outside and fluffy on the inside, chewy and crunchy, and not too sweet in flavor.

There are some key steps that must be taken to make snowflake pastry. First, use a good, high-gluten flour so you can create a crunchy texture. Next, add enough oil and sugar to make the dough easier to unfold and to give it a richer texture. Then, both pulling and folding the dough requires patience and skill in order to create a unique texture when baking. Finally, the baking temperature should be controlled so as not to overcook or oversoften.

While making snowflakes requires some specialized skills and experience, home baking is actually very delicious, and there are many people who make their own snowflakes at home. This not only allows them to enjoy the treats during vacations or celebrations, but also to share the fun with loved ones or friends. In addition, some people also like to add other fillings such as sesame paste or bean paste. They can also add more flavors and rich layers to the snowflake pastry.