Scallion bread

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Not to be confused with Cong you bing.
Scallion bread
Typebread
CourseDessert
Place of originTaiwan
Main ingredientschopped scallion, lard

Scallion Bread (Chinese: 蔥花麵包; pinyin: Cōng Hūa Mìan Bāo) is a popular snack in Taiwan, commonly enjoyed as a breakfast item or a light snack. Characterised by its green onion topping and use of traditional lard, this bread has a soft, fluffy texture and a distinctive aroma and can be found in bakeries across Taiwan.[1]

History

Taiwanese bread-making has its roots in the post-Japanese colonial era.[2] During this time, some local bakeries embraced Western influences while others remained true to traditional flavours. Bread did not gain significant popularity in Taiwan, a rice-dominated culture, until after World War II and the Korean War.[3] The presence of the U.S. military in Taiwan led to the establishment of bread baking training programmes, as American soldiers were unaccustomed to local steamed buns.[4] During that time, resources were scarce, so the ingredients for bread were mostly locally available items, which led to the creation of the scallion bread.[5] Packed with green onions and traditional lard seasoning—both staples in Taiwanese cuisine—the scallions develop a charred fragrance when baked at high temperatures, while the brushed egg wash forms a crispy edge.[6][7]

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References

  1. ^ "【台味募集】盤點8款台式麵包，自帶老靈魂的內餡，讓人念念不忘的兒時回憶" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Eslite Bookstore. 2024-02-24.
  2. ^ 林秀娟 (2023-07-09). "進擊的台式麵包！6款喚醒兒時記憶的甜香滋味" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Business Weekly.
  3. ^ "他好奇哪種台灣麵包最有代表性？ 網推這兩款「台灣獨有」" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). United Daily News. 2020-10-09.
  4. ^ "青蔥麵包 吃出台灣人情味" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Money Weekly. 2012-07-05.
  5. ^ 張瓊方. "戀戀台灣麵包味" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Taiwan Panorama.
  6. ^ Chen, Mingzhong (2023). Classic Unbeatable Taiwanese Bread: 1 Dough Recipe + 38 Flavors + 12 Shaping Techniques + Nearly 800 Comprehensive Step. ISBN 978-6267064641.
  7. ^ 張瓊方 (2011-02-25). "古早麵包「四大天王」　菠蘿、蔥花爭冠！" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). TVBS News.