Chinese Brown Sugar Bread (Guo Kui) Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this Chinese Brown Sugar Bread (Guo Kui) recipe. These sweet flatbreads filled with a delightful brown sugar paste are pan-fried to perfection, creating a crispy exterior with a gooey, sugary center. Perfect for a dessert treat or indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 breads 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup Chinese brown sugar (or dark muscovado sugar)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for sugar paste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the warm water while stirring until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Mix brown sugar and flour to form a crumbly paste.
- Shape and Fill: Divide dough into 6 portions, flatten each into a circle. Place sugar mixture in the center, seal, and flatten.
- Cook: Pan-fry each bread in oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use Chinese brown sugar pieces (片糖) for authentic flavor.
- Seal dough carefully to prevent sugar leaks during frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
