Scallion bread

Not to be confused with Cong you bing.

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]

Scallion bread

Type	bread
Course	Dessert
Place of origin	Taiwan
Main ingredients	chopped scallion, lard

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]

See also

• Onion roll
• Garlic bread
• Cong you bing – scallion pancake.
• Pissaladière
• Onion ring
• Onion bread (Zwiebelbrot) [de]