The steps to make mooncakes are as follows:
The ingredients needed for making 8 mooncakes with a 50g mold are: 75g of all-purpose flour for the crust, 53g of syrup, 25g of corn germ oil, and 1g of lye water; for the filling, red bean paste, mung bean paste, and salted egg yolks can be chosen. The egg wash used for coloring is derived from one egg yolk.
The method for processing salted egg yolks is: take the yolks out of raw salted duck eggs, add a little alcohol to remove the fishy smell, then place them in a preheated oven at 170 degrees Celsius for about five to six minutes.
The steps for making the mooncake crust are: 1. Place syrup, corn germ oil, and lye water in a large bowl, and mix thoroughly. 2. Add the all-purpose flour and use a spatula to mix into a dough. 3. Wrap the dough in a plastic bag and let it rest for thirty minutes to relax.
Assembling and baking the mooncakes: – First, divide the filling and crust by weight and roll them into balls for later use. – Take a piece of crust and flatten it in your palm, making it as round as possible. – Use your fingers to help adjust, making the center of the crust slightly thinner than the edges. – Place the filling in the center of the crust, then gather the edges of the crust to cover the filling. – Use a mooncake mold to place the wrapped dough ball into the mold, press it to shape, and place it on a baking tray lined with oiled cloth or silicone mat. – Gently lift the mold to release the mooncake. – To better fit into the mold, you can slightly roll the mooncake dough into an oval shape. – Choose your favorite cartoon-shaped cutter to insert into the mold, and confirm the shape of the mooncake dough. – Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius, bake for 5 minutes, remove to cool slightly, brush the surface with a layer of egg yolk wash, and bake again for about 15 minutes until done.
By following the above steps, homemade mooncakes will be ready to enjoy, allowing you to experience the pleasure and deliciousness of making them yourself.
