Making mooncakes at home is a fun and rewarding way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Mooncakes are filled with a variety of sweet pastes and symbolize unity and prosperity. Follow this simple guide to make your own mooncakes from scratch.
Ingredients
- 200g flour
- 140g golden syrup
- 50g vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp alkaline water
- 300g lotus seed or red bean paste (for filling)
- Salted egg yolks (optional, for a traditional twist)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix the golden syrup, vegetable oil, and alkaline water. Add the flour and knead until smooth. Wrap in cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Divide the lotus seed paste (or filling of your choice) into small balls. If you’re using salted egg yolks, place one in the center of each filling ball.
- Form the Mooncakes: Divide the dough into small balls. Flatten each dough ball, place a filling ball in the center, and wrap the dough around it. Mold into your desired shape using a mooncake press.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the mooncakes on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes. Remove, brush lightly with egg wash, and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let your mooncakes cool completely. Mooncakes taste best after resting for a day or two.
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