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Recipe source: Weekly Top Chef [Meng Zhaoqing - Happy Smiling Cookies]
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This classic Happy Smiling Cookies recipe comes from chef Meng Zhaoqing's feature on the Weekly Top Chef program, a beloved crisp, lightly sweet baked treat known for its signature cheerful cracked appearance.
Ingredients
low-gluten flour
150g
baking powder
1t
whole egg
50g
white sesame
50g
granulated sugar
70g
unsalted butter
10g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Pour low-gluten flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder into a pot, and mix until evenly combined.
2
Step 2
Beat the eggs until loose, then add them to the flour little by little and slowly.
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Step 3
Next, add cream, and knead into a 'three-bright' dough (where the dough is smooth, the mixing vessel is clean, and your hands are free of excess dough).
4
Step 4
Divide the dough into small pieces, each weighing about 10 grams, and roll each piece into a round ball.
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Step 5
Roll the small round dough balls evenly in white sesame seeds.
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Step 6
Heat oil in a deep pot, deep-fry the dough balls over medium heat until golden yellow. Turn the heat up to high just before removing them from the oil to drain excess oil, then take out and drain thoroughly.
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Step 7
Let the fried balls cool completely, then place them in an airtight container, and eat them as soon as possible while fresh.
