Dimsum menu -- 1989                                            Page 21

                              Sesame Flat Breads .(Shao Ring)

"`%   Makes 20 breads.

      4 c all-purpose flour
      2 o cake flour
      (1 1/2 t salt)
      2 3/4 C boiling water

      ROUX:
           3/4 c peanut oil
           1 c all-purpose flour

      1/4 c white sesame seeds

      Mix flour and water to a rough dough.    
	Knead five minutes, then  cover  and let rest 30 minutes.

      Heat saucepan very hot.    Add oil and heat to 350 OF.  
	Add   flour for  roux
      and cook over medium heat until nut-brown and very fragrant.    Cool.

      Roll dough into 14 x 10 rectangle.     
	Spread with roux to an inch from  each edge.  
	Roll up and pinch ends.    
	Cut into 20 slices, and pinch ends.

      Roll each piece into 6 x 4 rectangle with pinched edçes  On  short  sides.
      Fold into thirds.
	Turn 1/4 turn and repeat.

      Dip bottom into sesame seeds,   and roll to 6 x 4,  
	Place each  bread  sesame side down on ungreased baking sheet.    
	Bake at 400 oF for 12 minutes, until fllaky and crisp, turning once.    		Serve immediately.  

	To reheat, bake at  350 oF 5-7 minutes, until crisp and hot.