The popular Indian dessert soan papdi features a flaky texture that's firm to the touch, but almost instantly dissolves in your mouth. This video that shows how soan papdi is made explains the science behind it's thread-like structure. With four people using all their muscle power to first knead the dough and then incorporate the layers by pulling the sugary dough and slowing mixing in the flavours, it’s remarkable how much effort goes into making this popular north Indian sweet that’s also known as Patisa.
