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Sweet Tooth for Dough Flowers !!!!

By Jodie S. (chinatraveldepot.com)
Updated: 2011-06-23 16:04

Desserts, Desserts, Desserts! In China there are an array of charming desserts, traditionally in America at the end of a Chinese meal you receive a fortune cookie. In China a fortune cookie is by no means presented to you at the end of their meal.

For dessert in China they offer so many different types of desserts, sweet, sour, meaty, and even veggie desserts are offered. Ever dreamt of coming to China and trying out their amazing authentic meals? You can easily check out the cheap flights available at China Southern Airlines and stay at any of the available hotels like, Beijing Hotels.

A favorite dessert of mine is called Dough flower. Not only is it eaten as a dessert but it is looked at as a work of art. As the name implies, they are made of wheat flour, though it is sometimes mixed with glutinous rice flour to create greater stickiness. Dough flowers are usually served at din­ners between the dishes and are sweet in taste. Most are prepared by mixing natural, colorful vegetable juices into wheat flour, and they look particularly charming and delectable.

This specific dessert is very popular in the Chinese countryside, and those made in Luochuan which is northern of Shaanxi Province, are traditionally called Huamo or “flowery bread” by the locals of that region. Right before a festival or ceremonial occasion such as a wedding or a funeral, local women will without a doubt turn their thoughts to preparing dough flowers. Patterns are not needed, due to their very imaginative thoughts. However their nimble fingers can shape a ball of dough into a flower within seconds, a bird, a duckling or a chick.

Blossoming flowers are made by cutting out the petals with scissors, the lines of bird wings by pressing with a comb, and black or green beans will make the eyes of little animals. Afterwards the modeled figures are cooled by steaming. They are also brightened up with coloring peaches which are made of steamed dough. This is a symbol of longevity for birthday parties of elderly people. They rest are dyed red and yellow to follow the natural ones.

These scrumptious desserts can be found all around China. Trying out your first Dough Flower directly from a shop in China would definitely give your taste buds something to remember. To start planning you trip to China, to see and experience these vast amounts of offered goodies. You should start here by looking at what is offered at China Travels and get your taste bud satisfying trip started.