Layers of beef and Tendon were placed in alternation.

After placement, a wooden lid slightly smaller than the mouth of the jar was placed on top and pressed down with a barrel of water, squeezing the broth out instantly.

Lin Xu held a small spoon and scooped the squeezed-out broth back into the pressure cooker.

It was a pity to discard this broth. It was better to mix it with the remaining Tendons in a container to make Tendon jelly.

This delicacy, rich in collagen and low in calories, was a favorite among ladies. It couldn't be wasted.

After completing these tasks, he carefully moved the water jar into the cold storage and then sealed the mouth of the jar to prevent dust from entering.

The Tendons were then mixed with spices and poured into a slightly deeper tray, also placed in the cold storage to cool and solidify.

"Boss, how should we handle this beef broth?" Dundun asked, curious.

It would be a pity to throw it away, but keeping it without knowing what to do with it wasn't ideal either.

Lin Xu said, "Let's keep it and make beef soup tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I'll mention it to tomorrow's morning shift master chef later."

「The next morning,」

Lin Xu woke up at six as usual.

After stealthily kissing his beloved Baobao who was still dreaming, he went to the shop and first stopped by the cold storage.

The Tendon jelly was ready. When removed, it appeared semi-translucent, resembling jelly, with indistinct Tendon silhouettes within. However, when sliced, they would clearly be visible.

He then opened the cloth sealed at the mouth of the jar, took out the bucket that had been left overnight, and vigorously pulled out the wooden lid that had been completely embedded in the aspic.

The Beef Steaks inside were clearly visible.

He and the morning shift master chef flipped the small water jar onto a tray and then carefully moved it aside. The beautifully stacked Beef Steaks appeared before their eyes.

"Wow, this is so beautiful."

"Boss, your cooking skills are truly amazing!"

The morning shift master chef and a few helpers couldn't help but compliment him.

Lin Xu smiled and picked up a slicing knife to slowly cut through the surface of the Beef Steaks.

A slice of beef connected by Tendons fell off.

At the cut of the beef slice, the glossy red color elevated the Beef Steaks' visual appeal even more.

He used the cleaver to cut all around the top layer of the Beef Steaks. Only then was the true presentation of the Beef Steaks revealed.

The glossy red beef, layered on top of one another with gaps filled with semi-transparent Tendon, looked extremely beautiful.

He pinched a slice and placed it in his mouth.

The aroma deeply embedded in the meat slowly diffused, stimulating the appetite.

Upon chewing, the texture was tender yet firm, the taste rich, and a faint marinated flavor lingered, enhancing rather than overpowering the meaty aroma, making it even more delightful.

Delicious!

It was no wonder it was a famous snack in North China.

The taste, the flavor… it was only missing the Sesame Pancake.

At that thought, Lin Xu immediately took the mixing bowl to start making dough, preparing to bake some Sesame Pancakes in the shop's oven to relish the snack and also to let the staff taste this treat.

He poured half a mixing bowl of Medium Flour, dissolved Yeast Powder and sugar in warm water, and then used this water to mix the flour in the bowl into dough clusters, eventually kneading it into a dough with moderate hardness.

The amount of yeast was double what was usually used for steaming buns, so that the Sesame Pancakes would expand quickly during baking.

After the dough was kneaded, he covered it to let it ferment.

While waiting, he set up a frying pan, placed a handful of salt and a small handful of Sichuan peppercorns in it, and used low heat to roast the Sichuan peppercorns to release their fragrance. Then, using a rolling pin, he crushed all the salt and Sichuan peppercorns.

The Sichuan peppercorn salt to be added to the core of the Sesame Pancake was now ready.

Sesame Pancakes need to have a core, and it must be a salty one, as it tastes more delicious that way.

After the Sichuan peppercorn salt was prepared, he took the dough from the bowl and kneaded it again.

This step didn't require waiting for the main dough to fully rise, as the amount of yeast was substantial. The final proofing would happen after the Dough was made, allowing the Sesame Pancakes to expand more completely and achieve a fluffier, more delicious texture.

After kneading the dough again, he shaped it into long strips, first pinched off walnut-sized pieces of dough, then set aside a small piece of dough.

He then began to make the Dough.

First, he flattened the pieces of dough with his hands, then pinched a thumb-sized piece from the reserved dough, dipped it in vegetable oil, then in the Sichuan peppercorn salt.

He placed it on a flattened piece of dough, wrapped this small ball coated in oil and Sichuan peppercorn salt completely with the larger piece of dough, sealed it, and rolled it into a round shape again.

After wrapping each piece, Lin Xu fetched half a bowl of water and half a bowl of White Sesame seeds, then prepared the baking tray.

He picked up two of the round dough balls, dipped them in the water, and then dipped them separately into the White Sesame seeds.

He pressed the sesame-coated sides of the two dough balls together, gently squeezing, transforming the spherical dough back into the shape of flat cakes.

After squeezing, the sesame seeds adhered more firmly, and the Dough was ready.

He placed the Dough on the baking tray with spaces in between, filling it up, then placed the tray in the closed oven for proofing.

Well, the kitchen temperature was too high. If the Dough were directly exposed to the air, it would easily lose moisture and the surface would crack. So placing it in the oven would maximize moisture retention.

「Forty minutes later,」

The Dough had nearly doubled in size. The Dough, which had originally been spaced far apart, was now almost touching.

Lin Xu took the Dough out of the oven and preheated the oven.

After preheating, he put the baking tray back in to start baking.

"The temperature is set; it will automatically turn off in fifteen minutes. If I haven't returned, remember to pull the baking tray out."

"Okay, boss, I'll remember."

Lin Xu washed his hands and returned home. Shen Baobao was still sound asleep, even drooling a bit.

"Baobao, it's time to get up for breakfast."

"I don't… I want to sleep... don't bother me..."

"I made Sesame Pancakes. If you get up late, there won't be any left."

The beloved Baobao on the bed, who was so sleepy she couldn't even open her eyes, suddenly bolted upright. "Sesame Pancakes? Where are the Sesame Pancakes?"

This craving look was on par with Dundun smelling meat.

Lin Xu leaned against the bed, finding clothes for her while saying, "They're baking in the oven. Last night's beef is also ready to eat. We'll use the hot Sesame Pancakes to wrap the beef. It was the delicacy I loved the most back in middle school."

Shen Baobao completely woke up, getting dressed while saying, "Hurry up and squeeze the toothpaste for me! I need to rush to the store to eat the Sesame Pancake with beef, and also wake Yan Bao up to tempt her a bit. Since you woke me up, I won't feel right until I wake someone else up too."

Lin Xu: "..."

What sins did my sister-in-law commit in her past life to be tormented by you repeatedly? But calling her over is fine too. She was craving beef yesterday; it's perfect to enjoy with Sesame Pancakes this morning.

After washing up, he and Shen Baobao returned to the store.

Right as they entered the kitchen, the oven's timer went off.

Putting on oven gloves, he had just opened the oven when a rich aroma of dough wafted out.

These Sesame Pancakes were not too large, just the right size for stuffing with meat.

After pouring the Sesame Pancakes onto a tray, he began baking the next batch.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Only after smelling the aroma of the Sesame Pancakes did Shen Baobao truly wake up.

Seeing the golden-brown Sesame Pancakes and the large pile of Beef Steaks, she immediately came over and started filming with her phone.

After shooting, she sent it to Chen Yan, then took the Sesame Pancake stuffed with beef that Lin Xu handed her and took a delighted bite. "Wow, this texture is just too fantastic, isn't it?"

The crispy and soft Sesame Pancake, holding thin slices of beef—one bite, and the fatigue of waking up early was instantly swept away.

"Xu Bao, I want to eat five… no… I want eight!"

"Fine, I'll make as many as you want to eat."

Lin Xu also made one for himself, and after tasting it, felt it was indeed nice.

Although these weren't the large, impressive Sesame Pancakes found on the streets, the flavor was delightful, especially with the beef stuffed plumply inside. Biting into it was truly satisfying!

Shen Baobao quickly devoured a small Sesame Pancake completely.

As she pulled out her phone, she mumbled, "This is too delicious! No way, I need to retract the picture. I'll tell Yan Bao after I've eaten my fill, so she won't compete with me..."

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