武汉油香 Wuhan Youxiang (Syrup-filled Fried Pastries)

老武汉的童年记忆，外酥里软，是简单质朴的满足。

The crispy, syrup-filled pastries evoke cherished childhood memories for generations of Wuhan locals. 

推荐理由 圆球状油炸点心，外壳酥脆，内里是糖浆，咬开需小心，热乎乎 的糖馅流淌，甜蜜瞬间爆棚。 

Highlights These sweet treats are round, golden and deep-fried to a crisp with a molten syrup filling. Take your first bite carefully—the warm filling may ooze out with an instant burst of sweetness. 

故事渊源 油香是武汉及周边地区的特色甜点，过去常在节日、庆典时制作，象征吉祥甜蜜。它与欢喜坨外形相似，但馅料多为流动的糖浆或豆沙。那口猝不及防的甜润，是老武汉人记忆中节庆时才有的奢侈幸福感。 

About the Dish The syrup-filled fried pastries are a traditional snack native to Wuhan and its surrounding areas. Once reserved for holidays and celebrations, they carry the wishes of sweetness and good fortune. Though similar to huanxituo (fried sesame balls), these pastries are typically filled with a runny syrup or sweet red bean paste. For many Wuhan locals, that unexpected burst of sweetness on first bite brings back treasured memories of festive celebrations. 制作方法 面粉加老酵面和成面团，发酵后包入由白糖、桂花、面粉混合的 糖馅或豆沙馅，收口搓圆。入温油锅慢炸，需反复翻动和淋油，使其均匀受热膨胀，炸至皮壳金黄酥脆、内馅融化。 

Preparation Make a dough with flour and fermented dough starter. Once fermented, fill each piece with a mixture of sugar, sweet osmanthus and flour, or sweet red bean paste, then seal and roll into balls. Deep-fry over medium-low heat, turning frequently and ladling hot oil over the pastries to ensure even heating and full expansion. Fry until the crust is crisp and golden and the filling has melted.